Kings Olajide
Nigerians across the country and beyond have continued to mourn the brutal killing of some gallant soldiers in the battle field by a terrorist group in a recent attack, particularly a Commander, Brigadier General Musa Uba.
One of a few Nigerians who has publicly commented on the ugly incident was a former Vice-President of the country, Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku strongly condemned the act, describing the it as a painful reminder of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and a clear failure of political leadership.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 on his X official handle, Atiku said he was “deeply saddened, extremely shocked and disturbed” by the tragic death of the senior military officer and several troops under his command.
He criticised the military hierarchy for failing to provide a clear explanation of what went wrong, noting that initial official denials only fueled confusion and public distrust.
Atiku argued that the responsibility for the deteriorating security situation rests squarely on the Presidency.
“This is unequivocally a failure of political leadership,” he said.
“The President seems more interested in decimating the opposition than fulfilling his constitutional role as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.”
He warned that Gen. Uba’s death represents “one death too many” and signals a dangerous resurgence of terrorist activities the country could not afford.
Despite the grim situation, Atiku urged citizens and the military to remain steadfast, assuring them that “even this season shall pass away.”
The former Vice-President challenged the President to either rise to the task of protecting Nigerians or “be humble enough to admit incompetence and either ask for help or resign.”
Outlining what he would do if he were in office, Atiku said he would order the military to fully occupy Borno State — or any state under siege — until all terrorist and bandit groups are neutralized.
“We must care enough for the men and women who put their lives on the line for our sake,” he stated.
He also extended his condolences to the Nigerian Armed Forces, the family of the fallen General, and the entire nation, praying the “dark period” passes over Nigeria soon.
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