Atiku’s Aide Slams Tinubu After Terrorists Kill 5 Nigerian Soldiers in Sokoto

Troops from the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade conducted a daring operation in Gudu Local Government Area, Sokoto State, neutralizing six Lakurawa terrorists.

Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, announced the operation carried out under Operation Fansan Yamma in a statement on Thursday, January 16.

Despite its success, the mission came at a heavy cost. Five Nigerian soldiers tragically lost their lives in a fierce firefight with the terrorists.

Atiku’s aide criticizes Tinubu administration

Reacting to the loss, Demola Olarewaju, an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Speaking with Legit.ng on Saturday, January 18, Olarewaju lamented the nation’s persistent security challenges.

Olarewaju emphasized the gravity of losing soldiers to cross-border terrorism, calling it a sign of weak governance.

While the military hailed the success of Operation Fansan Yamma, the loss of the five soldiers underscores the ongoing challenges in combating terrorism in Nigeria.

As the nation mourns its fallen heroes, calls for more decisive leadership and effective security strategies continue to grow.

Borno attack: Death toll rises, soldiers missing

Legit.ng earlier reported that the aftermath effect of the ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorist attack on a military base is still fresh.

Credible military sources said the death toll has continued to increase, and many soldiers are missing four days after the attack.

The terrorists were said to have raided the military base, carted away equipment and destroyed others.

Source » legit.ng