Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced that the Federal Government is deploying additional tactical units to Maiduguri following a terrorist attack, aiming to track down and apprehend those responsible.
In a statement on Thursday, Shettima condemned the bomb explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, on Wednesday, which claimed five lives and injured several others. He described the assault as “a despicable assault on innocent citizens and the peace of the nation.”
According to the vice-president, President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate intensification of security operations in Borno State in response to the tragedy.
Shettima further emphasized that the Federal Government is collaborating closely with state authorities and local security agencies to safeguard vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure across the North East and other regions.
He stressed, “The Federal Government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the peace and security of our nation. Our security agencies are working around the clock to ensure that perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to justice immediately.”
Expressing confidence in the country’s security architecture, Shettima added, “We sympathise with the Government of Borno, residents and families who lost their loved ones in this attack.
The Federal Government is confident that those responsible for this despicable act of terrorism will face the full weight of the law.”
He also reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s unwavering commitment to national security, stating, “Since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in 2023, this administration has consistently reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the security, unity and stability of our nation. This commitment remains steadfast under God and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We will continue to provide our security agencies with all necessary resources and support to decisively defeat terrorism in all its forms.”
