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Atiku Abubakar |
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),
Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday warned the President Muhammadu Buhari
government, to “review its policy of releasing so-called ‘repentant’
terrorists”.
In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Atiku bemoaned the level of insecurity in the country.
According to the former vice-president, both Muslim and Christian
clerics now officiate funerals more than marriages and child dedication.
Atiku called on the Federal Government to take bold steps to end
unnecessary deaths, because he was tired of issuing condolences on such
deaths.
He said, “I have been travelling all over Nigeria and I meet with
both Muslim and Christian clerics who tell me that in the North East and
Middle Belt, they now officiate over more funerals than they do
marriages and child dedications. This is heartbreaking and we must do
something immediately to change the situation.
“Apart from funding, I advise the Federal Government to review its
policy of releasing so-called ‘repentant’ terrorists. To think that the
government can de-radicalise these individuals in so short a time is
wishful thinking.
“Many people, myself included, think that the upsurge in terror
activities coming after the release of such detainees is not
coincidental.
“Finally, I urge the National Assembly to suo moto, take action to
appropriate funds for our military on a fast-track basis. These are
desperate times for Nigeria and desperate times call for dedication to
duty of all concerned.
“I am tired of issuing condolences for unnecessary deaths. I prefer
to make a difference and prevent unnecessary deaths amongst the gallant
men and women of our armed forces and the civilian population they took
an oath to protect.”
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