The Federal government, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to hold immediate-past government of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) responsible for the hardship and insecurity in the country.
The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, who made statement, said the former government laid the foundation for the challenges the counry is facing at the moment.
The PDP government lost over power to the present administration seven years ago.
Lai Mohammed said that contrary to public perception, the Buhari administration is not overwhelmed with insecurity issues across the country, adding that not every success of the military in its war against terrorism is in the media space.
The minister made the declaration while responding to a question on insecurity after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammedu Buhari, held at the Council Chambers in the State House in Abuja.
He blamed the media for providing oxygen for terrorists by publishing their activities on the front page of every newspaper.
He however confirmed the attack on a military base in Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna State but insisted it was repelled and that the terrorists suffered heavy casualty.
About 11 soldiers were reportedly killed and several others injured in the attack on Tuesday.
Mohammed, while responding to a question on the worsening economic situation in the country, blamed the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for laying the foundation for hunger currently being experienced by Nigerians.
He, whoever, explained that despite the various challenges, the current administration is doing everything within its power to address the situation.