The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s counter-terrorism efforts, describing them as inadequate in addressing the country’s worsening security challenges.
Atiku said the persistence of attacks across Nigeria reflects the government’s failure to establish an effective counter-terrorism framework.
He made the remarks in a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Paul Ibe.
In recent months, insecurity has continued to escalate across the country, with several pupils and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Oyo and Borno states in May.
Despite repeated assurances from the federal government and security agencies that measures are being taken to combat insecurity, attacks have continued in various parts of the country.
Reacting to the situation, Atiku said Nigeria’s current counter-terrorism strategy is not evolving at the same pace as the threats confronting the nation.
“The terrorists are learning from every attack. They study their successes
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