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Atiku Reacts To Kuje Prisons Attack, Tells Buhari What To Do
The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the attack on Kuje Medium Correctional Center in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In a statement released via his social media platforms on Wednesday, Atiku expressed worry and sadness over the escape of over 600 criminals from the prison facility on Tuesday evening.
The former Vice President said his concern is also about the security implications for the security of lives and property of residents of Abuja and its environs.
Atiku also urged the Muhammadu Buhari government to prioritise the arrest and prosecution of criminals which will serve as a deterrent to other intending criminals.
He said: “I am concerned and saddened by reports of the attack on Kuje Prison by suspected terrorists.
“My concern arises not only from the prospects of the escape of detained terrorists and hardened criminals but of its implications for the security of lives and property to residents of Abuja and its environs.
“I wish to restate what I said to the press on Monday that our inability to enthrone a regime of law and order in which the arrest and prosecution of criminals will be made a priority as a deterrent to copycats is the reason why insecurity continues to fester in our country.”
I am concerned and saddened by reports of the attack on Kuje Prison by suspected terrorists. My concern arises not only from the prospects of the escape of detained terrorists and hardened criminals but of its implications
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) July 6, 2022
Atiku’s submission comes as several reactions continue to trail Tuesday night’s attack on the Kuje Medium Correctional Center.
The terrorists who attacked the facility used bombs and sporadic gunshots to gain entrance.
Giving further updates on the attack, the federal government has declared that the Boko Haram terrorist group are suspected to be responsible for Tuesday’s attack on the Kuje Prison facility in Abuja.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Shuaibu Belgore gave the hint when he visited the facility on Wednesday.
He added that about 600 inmates escaped from the facility following Tuesday’s attack but security operatives have been able to re-arrest 300 of them while efforts are ongoing to arrest others.
The Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi also added that all Boko Haram terrorists arrested and held in Kuje prison in Abuja escaped during the attack on the facility.
