Hours after the news of the killing of a Military General by members of the Islamic State-West Africa Province (ISWAP), a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu over his nonchalant attitude towards the challenges of insecurity.
In a statement released on Monday, shortly after reports of General Musa Uba’s killing by the terrorists, Atiku expressed his sadness over the incident.
He also said that he was “extremely shocked and disturbed by news making the rounds of the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba by terrorists”.
According to the former presidential candidate, the failure of the Military hierarchy to clearly explain the circumstances surrounding the killing of the General is unfortunate.
He added, “This for me is unequivocally a failure of political leadership as the President seems only more interested in decimating the opposition by all means possible, while forgetting his crucial role as Commander-in-Chief of our Armed Forces.
“General Musa’s death along with the deaths of some of the troops he was leading is one death too many and a bold terrorist resurgence our dear country cannot afford,” Atiku said.
He further condoled with Nigerians and the Military over the killing of General Uba and soldiers of his team who were ambushed by ISWAP terrorists around Sabon Gari in Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State.
He also called on President Tinubu to take immediate action by ordering the military to occupy the entire Borneo State to wipe out the terrorists.
Atiku said, “I urge all citizens and our military leaders to take heart, as even this season shall pass away.
“To Mr President: the security of the lives of our people is your primary responsibility and you must live up to it or be humble enough to admit incompetence and either ask for help or resign.
“If I were President, I would order the military to occupy Borno State or any state under siege by bandits or armed groups until they clear those areas. We must care enough for the men and women who put their lives on the line for our sake.
“I offer my condolences to the Nigerian Armed Forces, the family of the bereaved and indeed to all Nigerians.
“May this dark period pass over us as a nation, sooner than later,” he added.
Atiku don ginger bcos he don hear bad news to present himself as a saint. We are waiting for the other Agbotikuyo who must definitely post a long lamentation for cheap political gain. Meanwhile, can they tell us why they have refused to confirm or deny the Christian genocide allegations by Trump more than a month ago? They are aware of the sensitivity of the allegation to their futile ambitions, so they cleverly but shamefully kept mute.
@Bitter-Truth-Unlimited, you’re a good citizens of the country bro. Am happy you know agbotikuyo political gangster of atiku, obi, ameachi, David Mark, bolaji, aregbesola & co. They don’t have meaningful things to contribute but to hear bad news and starting rejoice in sharing it worldwide… evil people want to gain power by spreading falsehood
All over the world security officer endanger their life to make his or her own country a safe and better place to live , some survive while some laid down their life for national duty , where in the world political class blame trump, Kim, Vladimir and macron for the death of soldiers lost his life in battle with terrorists… Nigeria opposition party need to be checked for consistent blaming president of security lapse….Am sense they might be the one behind this attack to paint a government bad and score political sympathy in the face of masses