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Dogara says Nigeria’s insecurity predates Tinubu

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Former Nigerian House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara says terrorism, banditry and kidnappings existed before Bola Tinubu came to power. He nevertheless called on the current administration to take responsibility for security, at a university ceremony in Owo, according to Leadership.

Former Speaker of Nigeria’s National Assembly Yakubu Dogara said that insecurity in the country, including terrorism, armed violence and kidnappings, predated Bola Tinubu’s taking office in May 2023. He was speaking at the 16th graduation ceremony of Achievers University in Ondo State, according to Nigerian outlet Leadership.

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