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.