Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has raised serious concerns over the increasing killings of defenseless Nigerians, describing the situation as an epidemic that threatens the nation’s shared humanity.
Katsina Mosque Attack Leaves Dozens Dead
According to DAILY POST, gunmen launched an attack on a mosque during morning prayers on Tuesday in the Unguwan Mantau community of Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State, killing at least 32 worshippers.
Attack a Reprisal, Says State Official
The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, explained that the assault was a reprisal following villagers’ ambush and lynching of suspected bandits two days earlier.
Villagers Take Action Against Bandits
Mu’azu added that residents had seized three motorcycles and two AK-47 rifles, and rescued kidnapped victims from Ruwan Sanyi village during the prior confrontation.
Atiku Highlights Worsening Security Situation
In a post on his X account on Wednesday, Atiku said these killings are no longer isolated incidents but a grim reality spreading across northern Nigeria and other regions.
Government Criticized for Denial
He criticized the government for appearing to deny the severity of the worsening security situation.
Urgent Call to Protect Lives
The 2023 PDP presidential candidate emphasized that the government must prioritize its core responsibility of protecting citizens and their property.
A Grim Reality for Nigerians
Atiku stressed, “The wanton killings of innocent Nigerians have reached epidemic levels. Only on Tuesday, in Katsina, at least 27 worshippers were massacred in a mosque during morning prayers. This attack was not just against a community; it was an assault on our collective humanity.”