Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigerians are justified in seeking help from the international community as the country faces worsening insecurity.

Speaking at a Christmas Carol in Jos, he said the federal government has failed to protect citizens, noting recent kidnappings of schoolchildren in Niger and Kebbi states, the livestreamed abduction of church worshippers in Kwara, and the killing of a brigadier general after an ISWAP ambush in Borno.

He also mentioned rising attacks in Zamfara, Sokoto and Yobe.

Obasanjo criticised the Tinubu administration for “apologising” and “negotiating” with terrorists instead of confronting them with force.

The former President said Nigerians “are being killed” and should be free to seek international intervention if their government cannot keep them safe.

The president recently declared a national security emergency and ordered the recruitment of more security personnel.

Source: Thecable