June 19, 2026
Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd)
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has said every Nigerian has a stake in the fight against insecurity, saying that defeating terrorism and other criminal activities requires citizens to join hands with security agencies and government at all levels.
In a statement released on the occasion of his 84th birthday, where he reflected on the state of the nation and expressed concern over the worsening security situation across the country, he noted that the recent death of Major General Abubakar Rabe (retd.) and many other Nigerians affected by insecurity underscored the urgency of collective action to restore peace and stability.
According to him, his years of service in the Nigerian Armed Forces, including participation in the Nigerian Civil War and peacekeeping operations abroad, have given him a deep understanding of the sacrifices required to protect the nation, just as he acknowledged that many countries are facing economic and security difficulties.
