Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned the bomb explosion that claimed about five lives and left several others injured at a Mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State.
The Vice President described the attack as a despicable assault on innocent citizens and the peace of the nation.
He said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an immediate intensification of security operations in Borno State following the incident.
He assured that the federal government would deploy additional tactical teams to the area to track down and apprehend those responsible the terror attack.
“The federal government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the peace and security of our nation. Our security agencies are working round the clock to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to justice immediately” he said.
He expressed confidence that the security architecture currently in place would not only apprehend the perpetrators but also unravel the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“We sympathize with the Government of Borno State, residents, and families who have 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 said.
He assured Nigerians that the Tinubu administration’s commitment to national security, anchored in constitutional duty, remains unwavering.
“Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in 2023, this administration has consistently reaffirmed its unyielding 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,” he said.
He said the federal government is working closely with state authorities and local security agencies to ensure protection of vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure across the north-east and other regions.
