Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized what he described as the government’s misplaced priorities, noting that lives are being lost while authorities celebrate revenue targets.
“We cannot continue to lose our productive population to sundry criminalities and yet make bogus claims about reaching revenue targets, as though the lives of the workforce that produces the revenue don’t matter,” Atiku.
He said this in a post on his X handle while condemning the recent attack on Wagga Mongono community in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, describing it as a painful reminder of Nigeria’s persistent insecurity.
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The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, reportedly left at least four people dead, several others injured, and homes, shops, and a church destroyed by suspected insurgents. Many residents were forced to flee into nearby bushes to escape the violence.
Atiku expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling it “deeply personal” given his roots in Adamawa State. He extended condolences to the families of the victims and called for urgent, decisive action from the federal government.
“Our people are certainly tired of government’s empty claims of improvements in security,” Atiku said. “Indeed, Nigerians would love to see this government exert pressure on Atiku stressed that insecurity remains a daily threat for many Nigerians, and the attack in Wagga Mongono highlights how far the country is from achieving true security.
He added that “The government must move beyond mere rhetoric and propaganda and take decisive, sustained action to protect lives and property.
“Nigerians deserve more than promises; they deserve peace, security, and the freedom to live in any place of their choice without fear.”
He concluded his statement with prayers for the victims and a call for healing and comfort to the affected community.
“May Almighty Allah grant eternal rest to the departed, healing to the injured, and comfort to all who mourn.”
The former Vice President noted that lives are being lost consistently while authorities celebrate revenue targets.
Tuesday’s attack on Wagga Mongono community in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, in which suspected insurgents killed at least four people, injured several others, and set homes, shops, and a church on fire, is a painful reminder of the pervasive insecurity in…
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 24, 2025
