Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has strongly criticised the Federal Government for what he described as its inability to stem the alarming rise in killings, terrorist attacks, and kidnappings across the country.
In a post shared on X, Amaechi lamented that the administration in power lacks the political will to confront the worsening insecurity. He argued that the authorities have failed in their constitutional responsibility to protect citizens, noting that the recent surge in attacks and mass abductions has further exposed the fragility of Nigeria’s national security framework.
Citing several incidents he described as “unacceptable,” the former governor listed:
– the repeated killings and attacks on innocent civilians in Plateau State,
– the abduction of secondary schoolgirls in Kebbi State,
– the ambush on soldiers in Borno which led to the kidnapping and killing of Brigadier General M. Uba,
– the attack on a church in Kwara State, and
– the kidnapping of Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal in Kaduna.
He stressed that the fact that all these incidents occurred within a single week underscores the gravity of the crisis and makes it impossible for them to be dismissed or ignored.
Amaechi urged the Federal Government to urgently strengthen military intelligence, improve the country’s counterterrorism strategy, and demonstrate the kind of leadership that commands public trust. He emphasised that the primary duty of government is the protection of lives and property, adding that “enough of looking the other way or issuing watery statements of condemnation.”
He also accused the President of misplaced priorities, arguing that travelling for summits or other engagements while citizens are being attacked “can never be the trait of a good leader.”
Calling for deeper investigations into poor strategic decisions and better coordination among security agencies, Amaechi maintained that the insecurity challenges are solvable. He concluded that with the right strategy, Nigeria can overcome the crisis, adding: “We did it in Rivers State; it can be done in the country. We are prepared to help if you request help.”
