BREAKING: Atiku: He Organized Local Vigilantes, Provided 41 Hilux Trucks, And Fought Boko Haram Back — Salihu

Ladan Salihu, a prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, has disclosed details regarding an unpublicized counter-insurgency effort carried out in Adamawa State. The political stakeholder revealed that a significant defensive operation was independently executed to halt the territorial advancement of insurgents during a critical period of conflict in the country.

According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of Channels Television on Monday, June 1, 2026, while analyzing the leadership capabilities and personal security track record of the opposition candidate, he stated, “Atiku Abubakar organized local vigilantes, provided 41 Hilux trucks, and personally fought Boko Haram back.”

The party chieftain explained that the major security intervention took place when the rampaging fighters overran multiple local government areas after pushing through from neighboring Borno State. He noted that the quick deployment of resources effectively forced the armed group away from the regional capital and successfully reclaimed the affected communities.

Salihu further asserted that the tactical operation demonstrates the necessary courage, terrain familiarity, and strategic decisiveness required to handle national defense. He argued that having someone with comprehensive experience in top state council meetings remains crucial for introducing highly practical solutions to neutralize the persistent security threats currently facing different federating states.

In his concluding remarks, the security commentator emphasized that electing leaders with proven field experience is essential for ending the ongoing menace of kidnapping and banditry. He maintained that a highly aggressive and structured approach, combined with localized intelligence networks, represents the most dependable path toward securing vulnerable communities across Nigeria.