The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has vehemently condemned the recent bombing in Gwoza, Borno State, which resulted in multiple fatalities. In a statement signed by CUPP’s National Spokesperson, Mark Adebayo, the organisation decried the “evil works of formidable enemies” exploiting the government’s lack of proactive measures.

“It is with a deep sense of grief that we received the news of the suicide bombings in Gwoza, Borno state, that led to multiple fatalities. This is the horrendous and evil works of formidable enemies of humanity who take advantage of government’s lack of proactive actions and ineffective intelligence to wreck consistent havocs on innocent citizens,” the statement read.

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CUPP highlighted the government’s ongoing struggle to combat terrorism effectively, citing compromised war efforts and corruption as significant obstacles. “Over the years, it has become clear that the war against terror has been compromised by all those involved in dealing with the menace with the government having no answers to the challenges posed by the terrorists that have been ravaging many parts of the country. The corruption enterprise surrounding the war efforts and absence of creative ideas on the part of government and the consistent failure of intelligence have contributed significantly to strengthening of the various terrorist groups terrorizing the country for about two decades now.”

The statement also extended condolences to the people of Gwoza and criticised the Federal Government’s repeated, yet unfulfilled, promises to address the issue. “We commiserate with the people of Borno State, particularly our dear people of Gwoza, over this terrible tragedy and pray that God grants them a quick healing process. Once again, the Federal Government has come out with empty assurances for the people, boasting that it would fish out and punish perpetrators of the crimes. As always, nothing will come out of these vague assurances and promises as the cycle of violence continues unabated.”

CUPP called for a more serious and strategic approach from the government in tackling terrorism. “This government lacks any real strategic security plans to protect the citizens and save the country from these terrorists who have grown to disdain our security forces over time. The government needs to be serious in its war against terrorism by developing ingenious tactical stratagem to tackle the menace head-on.”