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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the latest killings in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing them as a reminder of the failure of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to protect lives and property in the country.
Atiku, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, described the killings as unacceptable, noting that any life lost is an indictment of the Federal Government, which has allegedly failed to secure the country.
No fewer than 30 persons reportedly lost their lives in a midnight attack by gunmen in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The former Vice President stated that it is worrisome that while Nigerians are mourning the massacre, top government officials are brandishing “an unverified claim of a letter of commendation from the United States Government.”
Atiku, who is also the African Democratic Congress (ADC) 2027 presidential candidate, noted that the people of Southern Kaduna and other Nigerians need security, not a letter of commendation from foreign countries.
According to him, “the reported killing of scores of innocent Nigerians in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State is heartbreaking and unacceptable. Every life lost is a painful indictment of a government that has repeatedly promised security but continues to preside over an expanding landscape of bloodshed.
“No nation can claim progress when its citizens are hunted down in their homes and communities by criminals who operate with such frightening impunity.
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“It is deeply troubling that while Nigerians mourn yet another massacre, senior officials of this administration have been busy criss-crossing television studios and social media platforms brandishing what they describe as an unverified claim of a letter of commendation from the United States Government.”
The ADC presidential candidate added that, “ironically, the same United States whose supposed commendation has become the centrepiece of this administration’s public relations campaign recently demonstrated what responsible governments do when the life of even one citizen is at stake.
“The Trump administration reportedly committed approximately $750,000 to evacuate a single American citizen stranded on a remote Pacific island following a potential exposure to hantavirus. That is the difference between governments that regard every citizen’s life as sacred and those that appear more concerned about international applause than the security of their own people.
“The people of Southern Kaduna—and indeed all Nigerians—do not need letters of praise from foreign capitals. They need security. They need to sleep without fear, travel without anxiety, cultivate their farms in peace and raise their children without the constant threat of terrorists, bandits and other violent criminals.
“Governance is not a public relations exercise. It is not measured by diplomatic soundbites or purported commendations. It is measured by the safety of the people and by a government’s ability to protect its citizens from harm. Until that constitutional obligation is fulfilled, every celebration of external praise rings hollow.
“This latest massacre underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s security architecture. Nigerians deserve more than routine condemnations after every attack. They deserve intelligence-driven security operations, swift justice for perpetrators and proactive measures that prevent these recurring tragedies.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the people of Southern Kaduna. I pray for the repose of the souls of the departed and for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries.”
