Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar believes the federal government should not allow the northeastern region to relapse into terrorism and terrible violence.
In a post on his X Page on Sunday, Abubakar condemned the many suicide attacks that occurred on Saturday at various locales, including a wedding celebration and a burial ceremony in Gwoza, Borno state.
Seven people were murdered and more than 16 injured when two suspected suicide bombers struck wedding guests at Marrarraban Gwoza on Saturday.
Abubakar blamed the increase in terrorist assaults on the government’s “lacklustre posture” to maintain a strong presence on the front lines.
He wrote:
“It is a sad development that the ugly incidents of terrorism are resurfacing and, indeed, metastasising in the North-East.”
“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 is being cancelled, owing mainly to the government’s lacklustre posture to hold firmly on the frontline.
“It is thus important to call on 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.
“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.”