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By Lawrence Agbo
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State, stating that Nigeria will not succumb to fear and vowing a decisive response.
He made the statement on his X account on Tuesday.
In his message, Tinubu expressed condolences to those who lost their lives and sympathy for the injured during the attacks, while standing in solidarity with the people of Maiduguri in Borno State, during this difficult time.
The president described the attacks as “desperate and frantic attempts by criminals and terrorist elements” seeking to spread fear, noting that these groups are under pressure from the nation’s armed forces and security agencies operating across various theatres.
He commended the bravery of Nigerian troops who successfully repelled coordinated assaults on military positions in the state and emphasised that the military, alongside civilian task forces, will continue to curtail and defeat terrorist activities.
Tinubu also highlighted measures taken to strengthen security, including approving additional equipment and operational support for security forces and directing security chiefs to move to Maiduguri to oversee the situation. Emergency agencies have been instructed 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,” he declared, reinforcing the government’s commitment to protecting citizens and restoring stability in the region.
Full message from President Tinubu:
The recent news from Maiduguri, Borno State, is profoundly upsetting. I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno during this challenging time.
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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.
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.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
