Atiku calls for overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has urged for a comprehensive revamp of Nigeria’s security framework to combat the escalating insecurity plaguing the nation.

Atiku’s statement follows the release of kidnapped students from Kuriga in Kaduna State. He praised those involved in securing the students’ freedom and stressed the importance of reinforcing the Safe School Initiative.

Taking to X platform, Atiku emphasized the urgency of restructuring the security apparatus to effectively address the diverse challenges confronting Nigerians.

In his post, he expressed his relief at the liberation of the 287 abducted schoolchildren in Kaduna after enduring 16 days in captivity. He lauded the concerted efforts that led to their release.

While celebrating their reunion with families and friends, Atiku cautioned against underestimating the severity of the insecurity crisis, likening it to stage four cancer that demands proactive intervention.

He empathized with the psychological trauma experienced by the young victims and advocated for their access to professional psychotherapeutic support.

Atiku also stressed the need for preemptive measures to prevent future incidents, recommending a bolstering of the Safe School Initiative, particularly in regions vulnerable to mass abductions.

Above all, he called for a fundamental restructuring of the security architecture to effectively tackle the multifaceted threats confronting the nation.