Sen Adamu’s death shows Nigeria under siege, reveals Tinubu’s failure – Atiku
Atiku Abubakar Critiques President Tinubu Over Rising Insecurity Following Former Lawmaker’s Death
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu for the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, particularly following the reported death of ex-House of Representatives member Abba Adamu while in captivity.
Adamu, who represented the Guri, Kiri-Kasamma, and Birniwa Federal Constituency from 2007 to 2011, was kidnapped on May 3 while traveling from Kano to Abuja for a political meeting. He reportedly died nine days later, despite efforts by family members to secure his release.
In a statement issued in Abuja by his aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku emphasized that Adamu’s death reflects the deteriorating security situation under the current administration. “Adamu’s death is yet another grim reminder of the worsening collapse of security under the Tinubu administration,” he stated.
He expressed concern about the implications of a former lawmaker being abducted on a major highway and subsequently killed, questioning the safety of ordinary citizens in similar circumstances. “When a former member of the National Assembly can be abducted on one of the country’s most strategic highways and die in captivity, what hope remains for the ordinary Nigerian who lacks visibility, influence, or protection?” Atiku asked.
The former vice president noted that kidnappings and violent attacks have become commonplace, leaving citizens feeling unsafe in their homes, on the roads, and during agricultural pursuits. “This is no longer about isolated incidents. It is now a horrifying pattern,” he remarked.
Atiku criticized the ongoing insecurity along the Abuja-Kaduna route, despite assurances from security agencies and significant investments in security measures. “A government that cannot secure its highways cannot claim to govern. A government that watches citizens get hunted like prey has failed the most elementary test of leadership,” he said.
He called into question the Federal Government’s security strategy and demanded accountability, expressing that Nigerians are weary of mere condolence messages and are seeking tangible actions to tackle the issue of insecurity.
