The All Progressives Congress has faulted the Federal Government over its handling of the Boko Haram menace in the country.
The APC stated this through a communique at the end of a strategic meeting at the Kano Government House in Asokoro, Abuja.
The communique stated: “Since the declaration of State of Emergency in key Northeastern states affected by the insurgency, life and property have been under severe attacks.
“A large number of residents have been displaced and forced to migrate to adjoining states or outside the country. These victims have been uprooted from their homes, families and jobs. They have lost hope in the ability of their country to protect them.
“Clearly the State of Emergency has failed. To make the matters worse, the elected governors and the other stakeholders of the areas are ignored and totally excluded by the Federal Government agencies.
“Never since the Nigerian Civil War has a major military establishment been so grounded as the onslaught on the military base in Maiduguri on December 2nd, 2013.
“This gradual deterioration of security and mounting civilian casualties are symptomatic of the failure of intelligence, political naivety and disconnect between the Jonathan administration and current realities of the Nigerian situation.”
It added: “The issue of compensation should not be one of negotiation. The government must compensate victims. The Lemu Report with its template for an interim escape route provides the basis for constructive engagement.
“We urge the government to dust it up along relevant reports on Nigerian security to assist it in its strategy towards effective national security.”