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'We urgently need state police' — Atiku condemns attack on Edo ... (TheCable)

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the country urgently needs state police.

By doing this, we will severely restrict the capacity for terrorists to re-arm themselves to execute attacks,” he added. It is unacceptable for terrorists to plan attacks of this nature, mobilise arms and ammunition, secure funding and move large numbers of people across large spaces without detection by security agencies.” “The thoughts of my family and I are with the abducted and their families as we pray for their safe return.

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Edo train station attack: Allow community policing as first line of ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the recent attack on a train station in Igueben LGA.

The former Vice President noted that the Constitution may have to be amended to allow for state and community policing as a first line of security. The statement reads: “While we pray, it is important to also point out that this serves as the latest reminder on the urgent need to reform our security architecture to better safeguard the lives and properties of the Nigerian citizens.” He subsequently charged the Federal Government to allow for state and community policing as a first line of security.

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Atiku Seeks Security Reform, 'Safe Return' Of Abducted Edo Train ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The former Vice President described the incident as “the latest in a long condemnable line of security breaches previously unseen in our national history.”.

He remarked further that, “while we pray, it is important to also point out that this serves as the latest reminder on the urgent need to reform our security architecture to better safeguard the lives and properties of the Nigerian citizens.” While condoling with victims of the attack and their families, the foremost presidential contestant said, “the thoughts of my family and I are with the abducted and their families as we pray for their safe return.” “While we pray, it is important to also point out that this serves as the latest reminder on the urgent need to reform our security architecture to better safeguard the lives and properties of the Nigerian citizens.”

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Abduction of Edo train passengers: Atiku reacts, lists 5 ways he will ... (P.M. News)

PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar reacts to abduction of train passengers in Edo, list ways he will tackle insecurity if elected.

Apply the diplomatic pressures needed to stem the free flow of light arms and assault weapons across the West African sub-region and our borders. It is unacceptable for terrorists to plan attacks of this nature, mobilise arms and ammunition, secure funding and move large numbers of people across large spaces without detection by security agencies. Modify our security apparatus to pay a greater premium to intelligence gathering and crime prevention than our current reactive approach.

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Atiku expresses concern over Edo train station attack (Newsdiaryonline)

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the recent attack on ...

Atiku said these policy proposals should be followed by “greatly reducing the numbers of out of school children on our streets and improving the economy to create jobs for vast numbers of unemployed Nigerians, thereby reducing the pool from which these terrorists recruit people for their nefarious activities.” While condoling with victims of the attack and their families, the foremost presidential contestant said, “the thoughts of my family and I are with the abducted and their families as we pray for their safe return.” He remarked further that, “while we pray, it is important to also point out that this serves as the latest reminder on the urgent need to reform our security architecture to better safeguard the lives and properties of the Nigerian citizens.”

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EXCLUSIVE: PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku, Sick, Flown To ... (SaharaReporters.com)

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, is sick and has been flown to London, United Kingdom for treatment.

He complained of dizzy spells & severe pains in his head & all over his body throughout the flight to Abuja. Atiku is known for spending most of his time in Dubai. However, it is our position that such scrutiny must not be predicated on a slash and burn rogue journalism as is the case with this contrived report.” “Nothing can be further from the truth. He has been flown to the UK for treatment. He was in Dubai but has now left Dubai for London for treatment.

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PDP clears air on Atiku's whereabouts, health status (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has debunked report that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is sick. Report earlier emerged online purporting.

“The British Government invited the leading presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, just like they had invited Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi earlier. But clearing the air, the Spokesperson and Director Public Affairs of the party’s Presidential Campaign Management Committee, Senator Dino Melaye said Atiku is well and 100% fit. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has debunked report that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is sick.

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Atiku's UK trip sparks speculation of ill health (The Punch)

There were indications, on Sunday, that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, was flown out of the country for urgent ...

When he arrived in Dubai, I was the first person he spoke with. “He was in Dubai but has now left Dubai for London for treatment. That’s why he is not back in Nigeria for the presidential campaign.

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Disregard The Lies, I Am 100% Fit, Super Form Healthwise – Atiku ... (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)

The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has debunked a report in the media that he was flown to London from Dubai ...

“By doing this we will severely restrict the capacity for terrorists to re-arm themselves to execute attacks.” Nigerians should henceforth disregard drug-induced statements propelled by Ikebe super likes of the online medium.” While condoling with victims of the attack and their families, the foremost presidential contestant said, “the thoughts of my family and I are with the abducted and their families as we pray for their safe return.”

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Where is Atiku? Twitter goes berserk over PDP flagbearer's ... (Legit.ng)

Controversies have begun to trail the whereabouts of Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of 2023 general ...

So forget where is ATIKU." That being said, Where is Atiku?" "With the question of "Where is Atiku" on the lips of everyone, it will be a heroic act of the highest regard if he (Atiku), seeing he has no support to win, declares his withdrawal and support for Peter Obi.

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Atiku Condemns Attack On Train In Edo (Concise News)

The Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the attack on a train station in Igueben LGA of Edo State.

Apply the diplomatic pressures needed to stem the free flow of light arms and assault weapons across the West African sub-region and our borders. By doing this, we will severely restrict the capacity for terrorists to re-arm themselves to execute attacks. Greatly reducing the numbers of out-of-school children on our streets and improving the economy to create jobs for vast numbers of unemployed Nigerians, thereby reducing the pool from which these terrorists recruit people for their nefarious activities.

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