- Safiu Kehinde
Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakr, has accused the Federal Government over what he considered as indifferent attitude towards the surge of insecurity in the country.
This is coming under the heels of yesterday’s attack on a military base and an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The insurgents had reportedly stormed the areas, killed nine soldiers and abducted over 100 civilians.
Reacting to the development in a statement issued on his official X handle on Friday, Atiku expressed concern over the upsurge in violence and killings across the country.
He decried the latest attack while alleging that the Federal Government tend to have lost its grip on the fight against terrorism.
“The attack by suspected terrorists on a military base and an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, in which over 100 citizens were abducted, is deeply troubling.
“Even more disturbing is the apparent indifference of the Federal Government to this incident and to many similar attacks before it.
“The upsurge in violence and killings has become so widespread across the country that both government and society seem to have grown numb to the bloodshed resulting from these assaults.
“It is unfortunate that the current Federal Government appears to be losing its grip on the fight against terrorism and violent attacks.” He wrote.
Atiku accused the government being more focused on unleashing intense pressure against political opponents and enabling self-serving ethnic militia groups.
The ex-Vice President labelled the recent as disheartening while sympathisng with the families of the victims.
“It is disheartening that those responsible for internal security, along with the elite of the ruling party, remain preoccupied with consolidating power, while vulnerable civilians and servicemen are being killed.
“While I sympathise with the families of the victims of this Ngoshe attack, I must express strong indignation at the government’s evident lack of empathy towards the victims of these increasingly frequent assaults.” He added.