Atiku Abubakar supports CAN's security reform demands, urges Muslim leaders to join campaign

The former Vice President expressed support for CAN's call for urgent reforms to address Nigeria's worsening security situation. In a post on his verified X handle, Atiku aligned with the concerns raised by the Christian body and sympathized with Nigerians affected by insecurity. He noted that CAN's demand for a comprehensive review of the nation's security framework, enhanced intelligence gathering, stronger inter-agency cooperation, improved operational effectiveness, and greater accountability in combating terrorism, banditry, and violent crime aligns with his own criticisms of the current administration's performance.

Atiku commended Christian leaders for their unified stance on security challenges, describing it as a timely intervention. He added that the declaration of three days of national mourning by Christian leaders should prompt reflection from those in leadership. Atiku emphasized that insecurity affects all Nigerians regardless of background and called for broader support in addressing the crisis.

He also urged Islamic organizations and leaders to join the call for urgent action on insecurity and implored President Bola Tinubu to heed CAN's concerns and take concrete steps to address the country's security challenges.