Gbenga Hashim Accuses Nigerian Government of Complicity in Insecurity Crisis

Gbenga Hashim, a former presidential candidate, has accused the Nigerian government of complicity in the country's worsening insecurity. He criticized the handling of the Kajuru kidnapping incident in Kaduna State, where 170 people were abducted.

Hashim warned that terrorism and mass kidnappings cannot be defeated amid official denial and suppression of facts. He raised concerns about the alleged intimidation of victims and communities, leading to a culture of silence.

Hashim also criticized the government's response to US airstrikes on terrorist locations in northern Nigeria, accusing the administration of failing to dismantle terrorist networks effectively. He highlighted the failure to intercept fleeing insurgents, allowing them to escape across borders.

Hashim's remarks underscore the challenges within Nigeria's security architecture and the persistence of the security crisis despite foreign support.