Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s directives to security agencies have failed to curb escalating insecurity, particularly in northern parts of the country.
Atiku made the claim while reacting to the recent attack on Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, which left several people dead and many others injured. He described the incident as a reflection of the government’s inability to effectively address the worsening security situation.
In a statement issued on Monday, the former presidential candidate said the continued loss of lives across Nigeria highlights what he described as a disconnect between government pronouncements and realities on the ground.
He argued that despite directives issued to security agencies, Nigerians are yet to see meaningful results, as killings and attacks persist in several parts of the country.
Atiku warned that the situation suggests a deepening security crisis, with citizens increasingly living in fear while criminal elements operate with minimal resistance.
He stressed that beyond issuing directives, the government must demonstrate stronger political will, improve coordination among security agencies, and implement practical strategies capable of restoring public confidence.
The former vice president also urged authorities to prioritise the protection of lives and property, noting that no nation can thrive amid prolonged insecurity.
He extended his condolences to families affected by recent attacks, particularly in Plateau State, and called for urgent measures to prevent further loss of lives.
According to the statement, “this heinous assault occurred on Sunday night, March 29, 2026, is yet another damning indictment of the near-total collapse of security in our country. What we are witnessing is not merely a security lapse, but a tragic descent into lawlessness where human lives are treated as expendable.
“Despite endless pronouncements and so-called marching orders, insecurity remains the grim, daily reality of ordinary Nigerians who continue to bear the brunt of a failing system. It is long past the time for outrage without action.
“The anger across the land must now compel urgent, decisive political will to confront and crush this menace. The continued slaughter of innocent citizens cannot become our new normal.
