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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the reported massacres in parts of Kwara, Katsina and Benue states, describing them as a grim indication that Nigeria has become a “killing field.”

In a statement, Atiku said the scale and frequency of the attacks reflect a catastrophic failure of the state to protect its citizens, particularly the most vulnerable.

Atiku criticized what he termed routine condemnations issued after mass burials, insisting that such responses are no longer acceptable.

According to him, security efforts must shift from being reactive to proactive, deliberate and preventive.

He warned that communities repeatedly targeted by attackers should not be left as open hunting grounds for criminals.

Expressing deep pain over the killings, the former vice president called on the Federal Government, state authorities and local communities to act decisively and in unity to halt the violence.

He stressed that the killing of even one Nigerian constitutes an unforgivable failure of governance.

Posting on X, Atiku wrote: “The reported massacres in parts of Kwara, Katsina and Benue are a damning confirmation that Nigeria has descended into a killing field.

" NThe scale and frequency of these attacks expose a catastrophic failure of the state to protect the lives of its citizens, especially the most vulnerable.

“Empty condemnations after mass burials are no longer acceptable. Security must be proactive, deliberate and preventive, not reactive. Communities repeatedly attacked must not be left as open hunting grounds for criminals.

“I am deeply pained by these killings. I call on the Federal Government, states and communities to act decisively and in concert to end this bloodletting.

“The murder of even one Nigerian is an unforgivable failure. -AA”

RealityKings1:
When Deborah Samuel was murdered in May 2022 he should have stood his ground and call fr justice in regards of the sanctity of human life.. that would have been a preventative method to show extremist are not welcomed.

same people he didn't voice out against are the folks going on a killing spree.

RealityKings1:
When Deborah Samuel was murdered in May 2022 he should have stood his ground and call fr justice in regards of the sanctity of human life.. that would have been a preventative method to show extremist are not welcomed.

same people he didn't voice out against are the folks going on a killing spree.

SlavaUkraini:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/05/kwara-massacre-nigeria-has-descended-into-killing-field-atiku/

Bobloco:
In fact, considering the number of Nigerians massacred daily under Tinubu’s watch, this incompetent regime, I don’t think there is any country at war today that records such a number of deaths.

Nigeria currently has no government.

Truthissupreme:
how many have ipob been killing that obi stood his ground against in Anambra

Mere sit at home dispute btw traders and suludo in his state he doesn't talk

ariesbull:
I wonder why Yoruba media isn't talking about this killings in their own land or why they have all gone mute or will they still vote then man that under his watch ...is he even still watching if not travelling from one country to another

I will see their level of sophistication.... But one thing is sure kwarra and Yoruba speaking part of Kogi is gone . They are in Ogun and many Yoruba state where the indigenes have deserted and now they are claiming Omo Eko


Elections have consequences and the Niger Delta and Igbo land will avoid this Islamic contagion

Jayhome24:
All you and crooks faults so sir stop playing ostrich in this mess.

You Atiku, El Rufai and Mallami brought Fullani millitia to Nigeria in your attempt to remove Gej from power and your imported Fulani from Fouta Djalon refused to go back after Gej left office now see where we find ourselves so pls don't come here and be pretending...


You and your erand boy Mr Lamba lost in 2023 since thn you both intensify yourr secret support for insurgency to make the current govt fail and now both you and your errand boy pretending and talking rubbish to get political cheap gain, sorry dead on arrival...

Atiku where were you during Buhari 8 years that several broad day light genocide were unleashed on Southern Kaduna, Benue and Jos and many killings spree across the country the worst in history of Nigeria? Then nobody hear pim from you because it was your fellow Fulani in power but now you suddenly get your voice back because its Tinubu ba? Who is fooling who? Rest abeg...

zoedew:
These matters are beyond politics and tribal sentiments.

Jayhome24:
Oh really, explain then how did we get here with rhese insurgency?

galantjoe:
They think it is easier to dethrone Saraki dynasty in kwara State without consequences.
Every action has consequences - good or bad.
Kwara people have forgotten that there are some people nature had made kings over others. They rules bring forth prosperity, tranquility and peace. Then there are some people whom are not kneaders - their rules are always married with misfits, misfortune and calamities.

Let the kwara restore saraki dynasty and they will experience peace once again