Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar reacted to the Sokoto violence by expressing sympathy for the victims' families but arguing that government responses must go beyond condolences.
He questioned how many more Nigerians must be killed before the protection of human life is treated as an emergency, arguing that repeated attacks cannot continue to be followed simply by official statements.
The criticism reflects a growing frustration among Nigerians who want security agencies to demonstrate not only the capacity to retaliate after attacks but also the intelligence, surveillance and rapid-response capability needed to prevent them.
One of the most persistent questions surrounding Nigeria's insecurity is why communities that have experienced repeated attacks remain vulnerable.
Security operations have recorded successes against terrorist and criminal groups, including arrests and the neutralisation of some suspected members. But recurring attacks demonstrate that armed groups continue to retain the capacity to mobilise, obtain weapons and strike vulnerable communities.
This has raised questions about intelligence gathering, coordination between security agencies, response times and the protection of remote communities.
The concern is particularly serious where attacks reportedly continue for extended periods before security personnel arrive.
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