Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Inability to Protect Nigerians amid Rising Violence

According to THISDAYLIVE, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, of being unable to protect Nigerians, citing a reported 638 deaths in a single month. This grim statistic, attributed to unspecified sources, has raised concerns about the level of violence in the country, particularly as Tinubu prepares to take office. It remains unclear when and where the data on the deaths was collected or by whom, but Atiku’s accusation has sparked a debate about the incoming administration’s ability to address security issues. The election of Tinubu in February 2023 has been marked by allegations of electoral fraud and controversy, and this latest development adds to the uncertainty surrounding his presidency. The Nigerian Police Force and the National Bureau of Statistics have not yet released official figures on violence-related deaths, making it difficult to verify Atiku’s claim. As the country awaits the official data, the concern over rising violence and the government’s ability to respond to it remains a pressing issue.