North-East must not slide back into theatre of terrorism, Atiku warns FG

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has warned the Federal Government not to allow the North-East region of Nigeria slide back into a theatre of terrorism and anarchy.

Atiku issued this warning in a post on his X handle on Sunday following another round of terrorism and killings in the North-East.

“It is a sad development that the ugly incidents of terrorism are resurfacing and, indeed, metastasising in the North-East,” he said.

“The reported attack by suicide bombers at a wedding reception, funeral procession and a hospital on Saturday stands condemned.

“It is unfortunate that much of the pushback that had been achieved against the Boko Haram terror sect are being cancelled, owing mainly to the government’s lacklustre posture to hold firmly on the frontline.

“It is thus important to call on the federal authorities to wake up to their responsibility and to make sure that the North-East does not slide back into a theatre of terrorism and extreme violence.”

Atiku has also extended his condolences to the families of victims of the recent attacks witnessed in the North-East.

The former VP further said that it is his prayer that God grants a peaceful repose to the souls of the departed.

Nigerians were on Saturday besieged by the horrible reports of a bombing at a wedding venue in Gwoza town, Borno State, killing several guests and injuring many others.