By Hussain J-Isah
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has condemned in its entirety the bomb explosion that killed five persons and injured over thirty victims at a mosque in Gamboru market, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Recall that the bomb blast reportedly took place at about 6pm on Wednesday in the city of Maiduguri the Borno State capital,
Vice President Shettima in his reaction described the attack as a despicable assault on innocent citizens and the peace of country..
In a statement by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the vice-president statef President Bola Tinubu has ordered that security operations be scaled up immediately in the State following the development.
Shettima assured that government is deploying additional tactical teams to track down and arrest those responsible.
He said: “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.”
“We sympathize with the Government of Borno State, residents, and families who have lost their loved ones in this attack,” Shettima stated in his condolences to the people.
Continuing, Shettima vowed that the terrorists will be dealt with accordingly, “The Federal Government is confident that those responsible for this despicable act of terrorism will face the full weight of the law.”
He assured Nigerians that the Tinubu administration’s commitment to national security 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, ” adding that “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 also revealed that, among other measures,the federal government is working closely with state authorities as well as local security agencies to safeguard vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure across the north-eastern states and beyond.
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