Mafa massacre: FG preoccupied with stifling dissent – Atiku
By John Ogunsemore
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said the Federal Government is more interested in stifling dissent while insecurity continues to ravage the country.
Atiku said this in a Facebook post on Wednesday in reaction to the reported killing of 87 persons by Boko Haram terrorists in Mafa village, Tarmuwa local government area of Yobe state.
The assailants were said to have launched their attack on the community around 4 pm on Sunday as worshippers were about to conclude their Asir prayers at a mosque.
They reportedly opened fire on the victims after separating the elderly and herdsmen from the congregation.
Reacting, Atiku said the government should intensify efforts to protect the citizenry.
He said, “Despite the tragic bloodshed in Yobe, which has claimed scores of lives, and the rampant destruction across numerous villages in Katsina, Sokoto, and other towns within the North-West and North-Central regions, the government seems to remain detached, engrossed in inconsequential affairs.
“The turmoil extends to the South as well, where the disquiet wrought by Boko Haram and the unsettling political discord threatens the nation’s peace.
“Amidst these grave challenges, the Federal Government preoccupies itself with stifling dissent, resorting to draconian measures such as imposing death sentences on protesters.
“The atrocity in Yobe is a stark testament to the failure of the current security framework, demanding immediate and comprehensive reform.
“My heart goes out to the victims of these horrific attacks, and I fervently implore the Tinubu administration to demonstrate a heightened commitment to safeguarding life and property across the nation.”
