Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sorrow and outrage over the recent wave of killings in Plateau and Borno states, describing the incidents as a reflection of the worsening security situation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In a strongly worded 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 at least 47 persons were killed.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, comes on the heels of 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.
“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”, Atiku stated.
He also raised the alarm over continued terrorist attacks in Borno State, noting the increasing loss of life 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 further evidence 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.
”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.
(Punch)
