Dele Farotimi, a respected human rights activist and legal practitioner, has publicly agreed with President Bola Tinubu’s previous comments on bandit attacks after the President’s old tweet resurfaced online.
The tweet, which has gone viral again, highlighted the alarming increase in banditry and armed violence, especially across northern Nigeria. According to Tinubu, the frequent attacks and loss of innocent lives are clear evidence of a government that has failed its people.
Reacting on his official X handle on Wednesday, March 17th, 2026, Farotimi affirmed the President’s observation. “Indeed, the government is non-existent,” he wrote, echoing Tinubu’s sentiments on the worsening security situation.
Below is the full post shared by Farotimi on his official X handle:
The legal expert’s post came amid growing debates on how to tackle bandits and other armed groups, as Nigerians continue to demand urgent action to restore peace and safety in affected communities. Read_More…