Atiku’s Camp Puts Onanuga On The Spot Over Killing Of Teenage Protester

Media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has criticized presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga for his reaction to Atiku’s comments on the alleged killing of a protester by the military.

Ibe highlighted that the military’s recent admission of “mistakenly” killing a 16-year-old boy in Zaria, Kaduna State, was precisely what Atiku had referred to in his earlier statement.

GWG.ng reported that Atiku had warned the military authorities against using lethal force on peaceful civilian protesters. He emphasized that those authorizing such actions would be held accountable for crimes against humanity, even after their retirement from service.

In contrast, Onanuga criticized Atiku for advising security agencies against using lethal force on looters and arsonists. He suggested that Atiku wanted the protests to continue despite warnings of potential violence.

Responding on his X handle on Wednesday, Ibe, Atiku’s media adviser addressed Onanuga, reminding him that even in war, rules of engagement exist. He wrote, “Following @atiku’s stern warning to service chiefs and military commanders not to shoot at protesting Nigerian citizens else they face crimes against humanity, the @HQNigerianArmy has admitted to ‘mistakenly’ killing a 16-year-old boy in Zaria, Kaduna State.”

Ibe continued, “The culprit soldier, we are told, has been arrested. That’s accountability.” He further reiterated that this incident was exactly what the former Vice President had warned about, stressing that those ordering extrajudicial executions would be held accountable under international law.

Atiku’s aide concluded by addressing Onanuga directly: “As Commander-in-Chief, @officialABAT knows that even in war, there are rules of engagement. So, @aonanuga1956, there was really no need for you to have been foaming in the mouth.”

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