Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the Saturday's att
While condoling with victims of the attack and their families, the the frontline presidential candidate said, “the thoughts of my family and I are with the abducted and their families as we pray for their safe return.”He remarked further that, “while we pray, it is important to also point out that this serves as the latest reminder on the urgent need to reform our security architecture to better safeguard the lives and properties of the Nigerian citizens.
According to him, “I believe these actions will go a long way towards reducing incidents of insecurity and providing the secure environment needed for economic growth.” He noted that he shall commit to implementing the initiatives if Nigerians trust him with their mandate and elect him as president at the election next month.
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