The Chief of Defence Staff, General O.O. Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, have arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, following a series of bomb explosions that killed 23 people and injured more than 100 others.
The senior military officers touched down at the Maiduguri Air Force Base on Wednesday, where they were received by top commanders, including the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai and other senior officers.
Their visit comes after Monday evening’s coordinated attacks, which targeted civilian areas and triggered widespread concern over security in the North-East.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier directed the service chiefs to relocate to Borno to take charge of the situation and strengthen ongoing military operations in the region.
Reacting to the attacks, the President condemned the violence and reassured Nigerians that security forces remain committed to ending insurgency.
“These acts of terror are desperate attempts by criminal elements to spread fear,” he said.
“They are under sustained pressure from our armed forces and security agencies across various theatres of operation.”
He also confirmed that emergency responders had been instructed to prioritise treatment for those injured in the blasts.
“I have directed security chiefs to move to Maiduguri and oversee operations on the ground,” Tinubu added.
“Emergency agencies have also been mobilised to ensure proper medical care for victims.”
The military leadership is expected to assess the security situation firsthand and coordinate response strategies aimed at preventing further attacks.
