The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticized the Federal Government over the recent bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State, which killed at least 23 people and left over 100 injured.
In a statement on Tuesday, National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong accused the APC-led administration under President Bola Tinubu of failing to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.
Ememobong said the attacks highlight a long list of security lapses under the APC, noting that violence, once largely confined to the Northeast, has now spread to previously peaceful regions of the country.
“The multiple bombings in Maiduguri, causing at least 23 deaths and over 100 injuries, are clear proof of the federal government’s inability to curb the growing insecurity,” the statement read.
The PDP condemned the Tinubu administration for prioritizing political battles over public safety, saying the country was far safer in 2015 than it is today.
The party extended condolences to victims’ families and urged the government to move beyond empty rhetoric. PDP called for a “whole-of-society” approach, including engagement with community leaders, to effectively tackle the nation’s security challenges.
The bombings occurred Monday evening near the Monday Market and a security post at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, hours after suspected Boko Haram militants attacked three military formations across Borno State.
PDP warned that urgent and effective action is needed to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of citizens nationwide.