A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia has faulted the Igangan massacre on the collapse of the state security.
Dr. Obadiah Mailafia spoke with journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital where he blasted Buhari for staying mute over the attacks despite appearing on national television to address some challenges facing the country.
In his words: “This carnage in Igangan is a failure of state security. You need to come to see the people of Oyo State and commiserate with them on the failure of our Federal and State to protect its citizens.
“We, therefore, find it truly reprehensible that this kind of situation can be tolerated. We are very angry and heart-broken on what happened in Igangan and we condemn it.
“Mr. President, you are the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Nigerian people voted for you. One of the first Directive Principles of the Nigerian constitution is that the state shall guarantee the security and welfare of her citizens.
“So, Mr. President, I appeal for you to visit this state. The people of this state are very peaceful and enlightened. They don’t deserve what is happening to them.
“And if you don’t do it, the youth will take over. Sunday Igboho and his team are waiting. Where the government cannot come to their help, they will help themselves. The choice is yours Mr. President”
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