“Bandits operating freely, but FG deploying security forces to arrest Sowore” – Atiku’s aide

Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity, questioning the deployment of security personnel in relation to Omoyele Sowore while communities continue to face attacks from bandits and terrorists.

In a statement posted on his social media page, Ibe lamented the killing of at least 18 residents in Kawel village, Mushere district of Bokkos LGA of Plateau state.

He said several other residents sustained injuries during the late-night attack. According to Ibe, there has been little official response to the incident since it occurred.

“Following Sunday, no less than 18 innocent citizens were killed and several others injured following a late-night attack on Kawel village in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State,” he said.

“Ever since, mum has been the word. No arrests. No response. No empathy. They’ve carried on as if human lives have no value in our land,” he added.

Ibe contrasted the government’s response to the attack with the deployment of security personnel in connection with Sowore.

“And today, they’re deploying security forces because their favourite customer, Omoyele Sowore must be confined to Kuje Prison for daring to speak truth to power,” he said.

Ibe questioned why security resources were not being directed towards areas affected by terrorism and banditry.

“We major in minors while insecurity rules the land. Why can’t these security forces be deployed to vulnerable parts of the country where citizens are at the mercy of terrorists and bandits instead of using security personnel meant to protect Nigerians to intimidate them?” he asked.