Abdulsalami Abubakar, former head of state, says political propaganda and dissemination of fake news on social media are emboldening terrorist groups and worsening insecurity in Nigeria.
Abdulsalami spoke in a statement issued on the occasion of his 84th birthday.
The former military ruler reflected on the state of the nation and called for greater national unity in the fight against insecurity.
He said the recent death of General Rabe Abubakar and many other victims of insecurity should serve as a wake-up call for Nigeria.
Abdulsalami added that although the armed forces and other security agencies have remained resolute in the fight against terrorism, the battle against insecurity requires the collective effort of citizens.
“It is clear that the success of attaining this objective must be inclusive,” he said.
“The armed forces and all other security agencies have been very strong in the fight
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