Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the recent موجe of violent attacks across parts of the country, urging the Federal Government to adopt more decisive measures to tackle insecurity.
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In a statement shared via his official X account on Monday, Atiku expressed concern that the spate of fresh attacks appears to contradict assurances earlier given by the President following the Angwan Rukuba incident.
“I wish to remind President Bola Tinubu to keep to his words that ‘this (Angwan Rukuba attack) will not repeat itself,’” he said.
The former Vice President pointed to a subsequent attack in Benue State, which reportedly claimed over a dozen lives just days after the President’s remarks. He described the development as troubling and indicative of a widening security gap.
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“It does appear that those words are hollow because barely 72 hours later, another attack in Benue State claimed over a dozen lives. The Commander-in-Chief should brace up to the challenges of governance,” he added.
The development reflects broader trends in APC political updates across Nigeria.
Atiku also raised alarm over reports from Nasarawa State, where residents of a community were said to have fled their homes on foot amid fears of imminent attacks. According to him, the situation underscores the growing sense of insecurity among citizens.
He further cited a separate incident in Kaduna State, describing it as part of a disturbing pattern of violence affecting multiple regions of the country.
“And as if those are not enough, there was a fresh attack in Kaduna State at the weekend,” he noted.
Emphasising the constitutional responsibility of government, Atiku stressed that protecting lives and property must remain the top priority of any administration.
“The primary responsibility of government is the protection of lives and property and the promotion of the welfare of citizens,” he said.
Calling for urgent and concrete action, the former presidential candidate urged the President to move beyond rhetoric and demonstrate leadership in addressing the crisis.
“Enough of this hollow rhetoric, Mr President. It is time to fold your sleeves and get to work,” he said.
