Editor’s note: In a series of tweets, Olufemi Olu-Kayode, more widely known as Femi Fani-Kayode, has harshly criticised President Muhammadu Buhari for the way the latter handled the recent bomb blast in Kano state and deaths of Nigerian soldiers. Here is the full list of things the Nigeria’s former aviation minister and influential opinion-maker has to say about Buhari’s tenure as president.

“Aside the 105 soldiers killed by Boko Haram, additional 34 soldiers were killed two days ago but it wasn’t in the news.” — Deji Adeyanju.

I concur with Mr Deji Adeyanju. The most heartless and reprehensible thing that our government could have done was to cover up the fact that 105 of our soldiers were killed by Boko Haram a few days ago. To do such a thing is simply evil.

A soldier ought to be honored in death and this is especially so if he dies in the course of doing his duty and fighting for his nation. The government has not only dishonored them by not acknowledging their sacrifice but they have also buried them in the wilderness like rabid dogs.

This is wickedness of the highest order and President Buhari, his chief of army staff and his minister of defense should bury their heads in shame. Anyone that buys the lie and propaganda that the 105 soldiers never died and that they are still alive is a compound fool or village idiot. Will the military also deny the fact that a few days ago, 34 of our soldiers were killed by Boko Haram? These boys died for their country. Why deny them?

I am outraged by the fact that a soldier will sacrifice his life for his country yet the citizens and authorities of that country don’t even appreciate it. Pictures of the dead bodies were posted on social media. Everyone in the military knows that those soldiers are dead. It is an open secret. Yet because government denies it so many people just choose to believe them. The truth is that Boko Haram must have used chemical weapons in the attack.When you look at the pictures of the dead bodies, this is obvious. It was probably mustard gas.

All we want from the military is the truth. If 105 soldiers were not killed, then how many actually were?

The whole episode happened last week in Borno state and the military authorities are denying it. I am sickened by that. If others cannot appreciate the importance of honoring our dead soldiers, I can. I will not be intimidated and I will not remain silent. Tell us where our boys are buried and if you refuse to do so we will keep asking. There must be accountability and respect for those that have made the supreme sacrifice just to keep the rest of us safe. Our soldiers deserve that much.

Finally, let it be said loud and clear that since President Buhari came to power he has not bought one bullet for the military. Considering the fact that we are in the middle of a protracted and very bloody war, I believe that this is utterly shameful. If you say you want to fight and defeat Boko Haram then why are you not buying arms for your troops?

President Buhari’s words vs President Buhari’s actions, according to FFK
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