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Former SGF Babachir Lawal accused Tinubu’s administration of neglecting insecurity in NigeriaLawal said soldiers are dying due to poor equipment and a failed support systemHe questioned NSA Nuhu Ribadu’s performance and praised Buhari’s security policiesCHECK OUT: Share Your Feedback on Legit.ng & Win Access to Our Copywriting Course!Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of showing little commitment to addressing Nigeria’s worsening security situation.Lawal: Tinubu’s government “not interested in fighting insecurity”Just In: "Soldiers Are Dying, the System Has Failed," Ex-SGF Blasts Tinubu Over Insecurity War Source: TwitterSpeaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Lawal alleged that the current government has failed to demonstrate the will to confront insecurity. He contrasted Tinubu’s approach with those of his predecessors, Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari.PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!“Past governments were better, more accommodating. They served Nigerians better in the sense of equity, intention to fight corruption, and being fair and just. Even in the sense of insecurity, Goodluck Jonathan fought insecurity. Buhari took over and did; this government is not interested in that," Lawal said.Read alsoTrump’s military threats: 'US is not joking,' Primate Ayodele speaks, sends strong message to TinubuHe noted that before Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, parts of the North-East, including his home state of Adamawa, had become relatively peaceful. However, he lamented that “two years into this administration, the security situation has worsened.”Ex-SGF: “The system has failed our soldiers”Lawal expressed deep frustration over the state of Nigeria’s armed forces, stating that soldiers continue to die on the frontlines due to poor equipment and lack of institutional support.“I know soldiers are out there, some are losing their lives, quite a lot of them are from my community who have come back dead. Why are they losing their lives? Because the system that ought to support them has failed," he said.He criticised the alleged use of outdated weapons, saying: “When you send a soldier into battle with an old, antiquated rifle that can only hold 20 rounds, and he’s facing an enemy with one kilometre of bullets, you shoot once, it jams.”Lawal questions Ribadu’s performance as NSAThe former SGF also questioned the performance of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, saying he has yet to see any tangible results from his office.Read alsoEx-CAN president supports America's planned invasion, claims Muslims are killing Christians“I don’t see what work he is doing. If I see results of what they are doing, I will say it. It won’t hurt me,” Lawal remarked.“Our time was better,” says LawalJust In: "Soldiers Are Dying, the System Has Failed," Ex-SGF Blasts Tinubu Over Insecurity War Source: FacebookDefending the Buhari administration, under which he served, Lawal claimed that the former government made better provisions for security forces.“Our time was better, better arms were procured. We had the advantage that our own was a soldier. Our Head of State understood the issues and he did well. Maybe he [Tinubu] is not interested,” he added.Tinubu issues instructions to Service ChiefsPreviously, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs to deliver decisive results in tackling insecurity across the country, declaring that the nation must not allow the crisis that began in 2009 to continue. The president gave the directive during the decoration ceremony for the new military chiefs at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday, October 30. ATTENTION: Help Shape the Future of Legit.ng — Leave Feedback and Win Copywriting Course Access. Source: Legit.ng
