Atiku accuses Tinubu of failing Nigerians as 638 killed in one month
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned President Bola Tinubu over his failure to protect Nigerians, saying the deaths of 638 people in insecurity-related incidents in one month and the flight of nearly 64,000 Nigerians to Niger expose a security crisis the government has failed to contain.
This comes as an investigative report by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, FIJ, revealed that 638 people were killed in various insecurity-related incidents during the month.
The report further highlighted that the North-East alone accounted for 409 deaths. Across all security incidents, the tracker recorded 638 deaths, up from 396 in September.
The United Nations also reported that nearly 64,000 people had fled violence in northern Nigeria to Niger since the beginning of 2026, while several hundred others had fled to Benin.
Reacting in a statement that has gone viral, Atiku described the figures as devastating.
He lamented that the death toll showed that Nigerians were not adequately protected under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration.
“These figures are a devastating indictment of the security situation in our country. Behind every number is a Nigerian whose life has been lost, a family in mourning or a community forced to abandon its home. Nigerians should not have to flee across our borders to find safety.
“Nigerians also deserve a clear account of what is being done to stop the killings and restore safety.
“A government that cannot protect its people has failed in its most basic duty,” Atiku stated.
Atiku accuses Tinubu of failing Nigerians as 638 killed in one month