Plateau: Atiku condemns killings, blames Tinubu for security failures
Atiku condemns killings, blames Tinubu for security failures
The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the recent incessant killings in Plateau and Borno states.
The erstwhile vice president described the incidents as a worsening security situation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In a statement issued on his official X account on Tuesday, Atiku condemned the latest attack in the Zike community, in the Kimakpa area of Kwali district, Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, where about 47 persons were killed.
The incident, which happened on Sunday, followed another deadly attack in Bokkos Local Government Area.
“I am deeply saddened and alarmed by the resurgence of violent attacks in Plateau State, particularly the recent killings in Zike community in the Kimakpa area of Kwali district, Bassa Local Government Area, where at least 47 innocent lives were lost on Sunday,” he said.
“This tragedy, coming just days after a similar attack in Bokkos LGA, is a grim reminder of the worsening state of security in our country,” Atiku said.
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He blamed Tinubu for failing to uphold the primary responsibility of protecting lives and property.
“It is regrettable and entirely unacceptable that these Nigerians had to lose their lives as a result of the incompetence of the Tinubu-led administration.l,” Atiku said.
“The protection of lives and property is the primary responsibility of any government. Unfortunately, President Tinubu has failed these citizens and continues to fail them.”
He also expressed worries over the perennial terrorist attacks in Borno State.
He also lamented the increasing loss of lives and territorial control to insurgents.
Atiku cited concerns raised by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, as another proof of a deteriorating security situation.
“I also condemn the escalating wave of terrorist attacks in Borno State, which, according to Governor Babagana Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, has resulted in the loss of lives and territory to insurgents,” he said.
These disturbing developments underscore the total collapse of the current administration’s security policy and architecture”, he added.
According to Atiku, the failure to prosecute known terrorists has emboldened their activities across the country.
He urged swift and decisive judicial action to hold perpetrators accountable.
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Atiku condemns killings, blames Tinubu for security failures