Vice-President Kashim Shettima has stated the Federal Authorities is deploying further tactical groups to Maiduguri, Borno State, following a terrorist assault, to trace down and apprehend these accountable.
PUNCH On-line reviews that suspected terrorists blasted one Al-Adum Mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, round 6 p.m. on Wednesday when worshippers had gathered for prayers.
Shettima, in an announcement by way of his X web page on Thursday, condemned the explosion that claimed 5 lives and left a number of others injured, describing it as “a despicable assault on harmless residents and the peace of the nation.”
The VP stated, “President Bola Tinubu has ordered a direct intensification of safety operations in Borno State following the incident.”
“The Federal Authorities is working carefully with state authorities and native safety companies to make sure safety of susceptible communities and demanding infrastructure throughout the North East and different areas,” Shettima added.
He emphasised, “The Federal Authorities won’t tolerate any try and undermine the peace and safety of our nation. Our safety companies are working around the clock to make sure that perpetrators of this heinous crime are dropped at justice instantly.”
Shettima expressed confidence that the present safety framework wouldn’t solely apprehend the perpetrators but additionally unravel the total circumstances surrounding the incident.
“We sympathise with the Authorities of Borno, residents, and households who misplaced their family members on this assault. The Federal Authorities is assured that these accountable for this despicable act of terrorism will face the total weight of the regulation,” he stated.
He assured Nigerians of the Tinubu administration’s unwavering dedication to nationwide safety, anchored in constitutional responsibility.
“Since President Bola Tinubu assumed workplace in 2023, this administration has constantly reaffirmed dedication to safeguarding the safety, unity, and stability of our nation.
“This dedication stays steadfast underneath God and the Structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We’ll proceed to supply our safety companies with all crucial assets and assist to decisively defeat terrorism in all its types,” Shettima affirmed.
