Former presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has strongly condemned the recent bomb attack in Borno State, calling on the Federal Government to prevent the North East from becoming a center of terrorism once again. Atiku made these remarks in a post on his official Facebook page on Sunday.
This condemnation follows a tragic incident on Saturday where suicide bombers targeted a wedding reception, a funeral procession, and a hospital in Borno State, resulting in numerous casualties. The attack has reignited concerns over the ongoing security situation in the North East of Nigeria, an area that has long been plagued by insurgency and violence.
Atiku Abubakar criticized the current administration for its perceived failure to maintain and build upon the security gains made against the Boko Haram insurgency. He stated, “The reported attack by suicide bombers at a wedding reception, funeral procession, and a hospital on Saturday stands condemned. It is unfortunate that much of the pushback that had been achieved against the Boko Haram terror sect are being cancelled, owing mainly to the government’s lacklustre posture to hold firmly on the frontline.”
He warned that the resurgence of terrorist activities in the region is a sign of the government’s inadequate response to the threats posed by extremist groups. Atiku urged the federal authorities to “wake up to their responsibility and to make sure that the North-East does not slide back into a theatre of terrorism and extreme violence.”
In his statement, Atiku also extended his condolences to the families affected by the attacks, expressing his sorrow over the loss of life. He said, “It is my prayer that God grants a peaceful repose to the souls of the departed.”
