Bombshell Accusation: Ex-Military Official Claims Buhari “Promoted and Enhanced Terrorism” in 8 Years.
A retired Nigerian colonel, Hassan Stan-Labo, has sent shockwaves through the nation with explosive accusations against former President Muhammadu Buhari. On Arise TV’s “Morning Show,” Stan-Labo, a security consultant and defence strategist, declared that in the past eight years, not only did Buhari “do nothing” against terrorism, but he actively “promoted and enhanced” it.
Stan-Labo’s scathing remarks directly challenge one of Buhari’s key campaign promises – tackling the Boko Haram insurgency that has plagued Nigeria for a decade.
The retired colonel alleges that beyond inaction, the Buhari administration witnessed a disturbing trend at the sub-national level: “governors engaged in some form of romance with terrorists, with some even recommending amnesty for them.
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Ex-Military General’s statement, paints a picture of a government not just failing to combat terrorism, but potentially enabling it through political alliances.
Gen. Buhari in the Last Eight Years Did Nothing in the Fight Against Terrorism – Col. Stan-Labo
In the last 8 years, one can say former President Muhammadu Buhari promoted and enhanced terrorism, Nigeria had no political leader during this time. At the sub-national level… pic.twitter.com/RTCcgKoHiG
— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) January 3, 2024
Gravity of Stan-Labo’s claims
Stan-Labo’s claims are serious and require thorough investigation. The Nigerian public deserves answers on whether their former president, entrusted with their security, truly turned a blind eye to a grave threat, or worse, actively abetted it.
The allegation of state-level collaboration with terrorists is particularly alarming, raising questions about potential infiltration and complicity within the very structures meant to protect citizens.
Former President Buhari response.
The Buhari administration has not yet responded to Stan-Labo’s accusations. However, the former president’s supporters are likely to dismiss them as politically motivated attacks.
Meanwhile, critics and opposition figures will seize upon these claims as evidence of their long-held concerns about Buhari’s handling of the Boko Haram crisis.
The coming days and weeks will see intense scrutiny of both the claims themselves and the Buhari administration’s record on terrorism.
Nigerians deserve transparency and accountability on this critical issue, and only a thorough investigation can provide it.
