A wave of controversy has swept across social media following a viral post by an X (formerly Twitter) user, Atikun Sokoto, who strongly criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over Nigeria’s security situation.
The commentator alleged that, for the first time in Nigeria’s history, foreign airstrikes are being carried out on Nigerian soil, describing the development as evidence of a “failing administration.”
According to him, the situation exposes what he termed gross incompetence in the handling of national security.
In his words, he wrote:
“First time in our history that airstrikes are happening on Nigerian soil because of a failing administration. This Tinubu government has exposed its incompetence, unable to protect citizens and now relying on foreign forces to fight terrorists.”
He further argued that foreign military intervention within Nigeria undermines the country’s sovereignty and highlights what he sees as the government’s inability to independently manage the nation’s security challenges.
The post sparked mixed reactions online. While some social media users agreed with his position, expressing deep concern over the worsening security crisis, others countered that international cooperation is sometimes necessary in the global fight against terrorism.
The debate follows claims circulating online after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had authorised a deadly strike on terrorists in Nigeria’s North-West region, allegedly targeting groups accused of attacking innocent Christians. However, the claim has generated controversy, with many Nigerians questioning its accuracy and the implications for national sovereignty.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
