A human rights activist and chieftain of Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent claims that the city of Calabar is facing a surge in insecurity, calling the allegations “gossip” and “far from reality.”
Atiku, who has been vocal about security concerns across the country, reportedly warned that Calabar’s safety situation was deteriorating. The former vice‑president’s statements were reported by the Vanguard newspaper, which highlighted the growing unease among some residents and local leaders.
In response, the APC chieftain publicly refuted the claims, asserting that the reports were unsubstantiated and not reflective of the actual conditions in the city. He urged the public to rely on verified information rather than rumors when assessing security matters.
Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, has long been regarded as one of Nigeria’s more peaceful urban centres. Local authorities have maintained that crime rates remain low and that the city’s security forces are actively monitoring potential threats.
While the debate over Calabar’s security status continues, the APC chieftain’s statement underscores the need for accurate reporting and cautions against allowing unverified claims to influence public perception.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
