June 3, 2026
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo
A former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has blamed the rising wave of insecurity, banditry and school abductions in the country on political transitions and the activities of some politicians who allegedly benefit from criminal violence.
Buratai made the remarks during an interview on TVC News while reacting to the recent abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State.
According to him, some politicians have over the years recruited and sponsored criminal elements for political purposes, only for such groups to evolve into terrorists and bandits.
