Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the killing of Brigadier General M. Uba by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), describing the tragedy as a painful reminder of Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.
General Uba was reportedly captured and murdered after ISWAP terrorists ambushed a military convoy transporting equipment along the Damboa–Wajiroko axis of Borno State on Friday.
Reacting in a post on 𝕏 on Tuesday, Atiku said he was “deeply shocked and saddened” by the development, expressing concern over what he called Nigeria’s diminishing capacity to contain terrorist threats across the country.
The former vice-president took aim at President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of paying more attention to undermining the opposition than discharging his duties as commander-in-chief.
Atiku said the killing of the senior officer, alongside troops under his command, represented “one death too many” and should serve as a wake-up call to the Federal Government.
“General Musa’s death, along with the loss of troops under his command, is one death too many and signals a bold terrorist resurgence that Nigeria cannot afford,” Atiku said.
He criticised what he described as the military hierarchy’s inconsistent account of the incident, noting that early denials only deepened uncertainty and public distrust.
Atiku faulted the government’s handling of insurgency in the Northeast, saying decisive measures were required to protect citizens and restore stability.
He said, “To Mr President: the security of the lives of our people is your primary responsibility and you must live up to it or be humble enough to admit incompetence and either ask for help or resign.
“If I were President, I would order the military to occupy Borno State or any state under siege by bandits or armed groups until they clear those areas. We must care enough for the men and women who put their lives on the line for our sake.”
Despite his criticisms, Atiku urged citizens and security forces not to lose hope, expressing confidence that Nigeria would eventually overcome the present wave of insecurity.
He said the sacrifices of the late general and other fallen soldiers must inspire a stronger national resolve to confront terrorism head-on.
“Even this season shall pass away,” he wrote, calling for unity and decisive action in the war against insurgency.
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