The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has criticised those who blame President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the insecurity facing the country.

Umahi stated that Nigeria’s security challenges did not begin under Tinubu’s administration.

Speaking at a town hall meeting organised by the Gombe State Government shortly after the unveiling of the proposed Gombe Super Highway project, the minister condemned what he described as efforts by some politicians to exploit insecurity for political gain, particularly in the lead-up to elections.

“When people talk about insecurity, especially extreme politicians, and insult the President as if insecurity just started within the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it is very unfortunate,” Umahi said.

He added that security is the duty of everyone.

He said: “Security is the job of everyone. Security should not be politicised. Why is it that anytime we are approaching elections, there is heightened insecurity? It is very unfair. Anyone who takes the life of another person under any guise, God is watching.

“If anyone has a hand in insecurity because the person wants power, God will resist such a person. We stand with the President, we pray for him, and this phase will pass. We will overcome.”

Umahi also prayed for the safe return of persons recently abducted in different parts of the country.