Tinubu Mourns Victims Of Borno Attacks, Vows Decisive Action Against Terrorists
By Sunday Etuka
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the victims of the Monday terrorist attacks in Borno State.
According to reports, about 23 people were killed in the dastardly attacks, with the United States President, Donald Trump, calling for stronger response from the Nigerian government.
Tinubu, who just departed Nigeria for United Kingdom on a state visit, stated in a statement on Tuesday 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.”
He said the government would continue to intensify efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be,
commending the courage and fighting spirit of the patriotic troops who successfully repelled the coordinated attacks by the terrorists on military positions in the state.
While emphasising that the Monday attacks were desperate acts of the evil-minded terrorist groups, the President assured that the nation’s gallant military and civilian task forces would curtail and put them down.
“Just last weekend, during a security meeting with leaders of security and intelligence agencies, I approved additional equipment and operational support to enhance their capabilities. This effort is 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. Nigeria will not succumb to fear,” President Tinubu assured in the statement.
