A wave of controversy has erupted across social media after a viral post by an X (formerly Twitter) user, Atikun Sokoto, strongly criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The netizen alleged that, for the first time in Nigeria’s history, foreign airstrikes are being carried out on Nigerian soil, describing the situation as evidence of a “failing administration.”
According to him, the development exposes what he termed gross incompetence in the handling of national security.
In his words, he wrote:
“First time in our history that airstrikes are happening on Nigerian soil because of a failing administration. This Tinubu government has exposed its incompetence, unable to protect citizens and now relying on foreign forces to fight terrorists.”
According to him, foreign military intervention within Nigeria’s undermines the country’s sovereignty and highlights what the critic sees as the government’s inability to independently manage internal security challenges.
While some social media users agreed with Sokoto’s frustration, expressing concern over the state of national security, others argued that international cooperation is sometimes necessary in the global fight against terrorism.
The viral post reflects growing public impatience with Nigeria’s current security framework and an increasing demand for effective, locally driven solutions to the country’s long-standing insurgency challenges.