The former Vice-President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar has condemned incessant attacks in various local government area of Plateau State, says ‘it’s entirely unacceptable that these Nigerians had to lose their lives as a result of the incompetence of the Tinubu-led administration.

Abubakar posted this on X on Tuesday afternoon criticizing president Bola Tinubu inability to properly protect lives and property of Nigerians, asserted that the present administration ‘has failed these citizens and continues to fail them.’

Recall there had been 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. This tragedy, coming just days after a similar attack in Bokkos LGA.

The former governor speaks further on terrorist attack in other northern parts of the country, he opined that these successful attack on innocent citizens only embolden the terrorists more.

Part of his statement read: “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.

“Every sincere Nigerian should be disturbed by how terrorists and bandits operate with impunity, especially in Northern Nigeria, which has become the epicentre of this violence. The continued delay in prosecuting terrorists and bandits, some of whom have been in custody since 2016, has only emboldened these mass murderers.

‘If the same level of urgency and energy were devoted to the prosecution of terrorists as we have seen applied to the trials of political critics, we would have sent a clear and forceful message that crime has consequences. Instead, justice is being delayed, and our security forces are being demoralized.” He added.

Abubakar urged the AGF to fast track terrorists’ trial for justice to be duly serve: ”The Attorney General of the Federation must prioritize the prosecution of these criminals, and special courts should be established to fast-track their trials. Our justice system must not give the impression that terrorism pays.

“I am also alarmed by reports of armed criminal groups crossing our borders to carry out attacks. This is a national disgrace and further proof of a failed security framework.

“Condemnation after the fact is not enough. What is needed are proactive, preventive actions. As long as these criminals face no real consequences, they will continue to return to inflict more pain on innocent people.

“I urge the National Assembly to urgently pass legislation that allows state governments to properly arm and equip their security outfits with modern weapons. This will strengthen our overall security architecture and help relieve the overstretched federal security agencies.” He added

The former V.P discouraged communities from collaborating with armed groups but to work alongside security forces stating they need the peoples’ full support for effective action

 “May the souls of the departed rest in peace.” He prayed for the repose soul of the dead

By: Adeoye Olorunseun Elizabeth