Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has claimed that the Boko Haram insurgency was defeated in “few weeks” during his time in office. Atiku made this assertion while expressing deep concerns over the deteriorating state of security across Nigeria.
Atiku stated that Boko Haram emerged in Yobe State in 2002 during his tenure as Vice-President under former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He recalled that he and Obasanjo took decisive action, calling the service chiefs and giving them a deadline to quell the insurgency.
Atiku attributed the growing insecurity in Nigeria to the failure of successive administrations after Obasanjo, citing a lack of political will as a major contributing factor. He criticized the current leadership for lacking the resolve to protect citizens and called for increased recruitment of policemen to address the country’s security challenges.
Atiku also revealed ongoing coalition talks among the country’s major political parties, including the APC, PDP, and Labour Party, aimed at addressing the nation’s challenges.
In April, Abubakar had raised concerns over the worsening security crisis, lamenting how frequent killings have become normalized and barely make headlines. He expressed sympathy for the victims of ongoing violence, particularly in Plateau State.
Atiku’s claims about Boko Haram’s defeat have sparked controversy, with many questioning the accuracy of his assertion. The ongoing security challenges in Nigeria remain a pressing concern for citizens and leaders alike.
