President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the people of Borno State over bomb explosion in Maiduguri on Monday
He said that the News of the blast was , upsetting as he mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno during the challenging time.
According to him, I want to make it categorically clear that these acts of terror are the final desperate and frantic attempts by criminals and terrorist elements trying to instil and spread fear, as they are under constant pressure from our brave armed forces and security agencies operating in various theatres.
“We will continue to intensify our efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be.
“I must commend the courage and fighting spirit of our patriotic troops who successfully repelled the coordinated attacks by these terrorists on military positions in the state.
“The Monday attacks were desperate acts of the evil-minded terrorist groups. Our gallant military and civilian task forces will curtail and put them down,”Tinubu said..
The presidebt said Just last weekend, during a security meeting with leaders of security and intelligence agencies, he approved additional equipment and operational support to enhance their capabilities adding that the effort are already in progress.
“Additionally, I have directed security chiefs to move to Maiduguri to take charge of the situation. I have also directed the emergency agencies to provide proper care for the injured.
There is no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety. We will locate them, confront them, and completely defeat them as Nigeria will not succumb to fear,” Tinubu added.