Atiku Criticizes Federal Government’s Response To Borno Suicide Bombing

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has urged the federal government to take its responsibilities seriously and prevent any region from being overwhelmed by terrorism and insecurity. Atiku specifically called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to take immediate action to protect citizens from all forms of insecurity and terrorism……CONTINUE READING

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made his remarks in a statement on Sunday, responding to the suicide bombing at a wedding in Borno State on Saturday, which resulted in the deaths of several guests.

Earlier reports from Naija News confirmed that the Borno State Police Command had reported at least six fatalities and 15 injuries due to a suicide attack in Gwoza, Borno State. A female suicide bomber, carrying a baby, detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at the wedding venue in Tashan Mararaba near the Fire Service in Gwoza town.

Atiku expressed his condolences to those affected by the bombing and criticized the government for allowing the resurgence of terrorism. He emphasized that the progress made against Boko Haram is being undermined due to the government’s lackluster approach to security.

“It is a sad development that the ugly incidents of terrorism are resurfacing and, indeed, metastasizing in the North-East,” Atiku stated. “The reported attack by suicide bombers at a wedding reception, funeral procession, and a hospital on Saturday stands condemned.”

He added, “It is unfortunate that much of the pushback that had been achieved against the Boko Haram terror sect is being reversed, mainly due to the government’s lackluster posture on holding the frontline firmly. It is thus important to call on the federal authorities to wake up to their responsibility and ensure the North-East does not slide back into a theatre of terrorism and extreme violence.”

“My condolences go to the families of victims of these attacks, and it is my prayer that God grants a peaceful repose to the souls of the departed,” Atiku posted on X.