President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s Service Chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State, to take charge of the security situation following recent deadly bomb attacks.
The directive comes after multiple explosions, carried out by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, killed more than 20 people and left over 100 others injured in the state capital.
In a statement issued shortly before departing for a state visit to the United Kingdom, Tinubu described the incident as deeply disturbing and extended condolences to victims and their families.
“The recent news from Maiduguri is profoundly upsetting. I mourn those who lost their lives and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno,” the president said.
Tinubu characterised the attacks as desperate attempts by terrorists under pressure from Nigerian security forces.
“These acts of terror are the final desperate and frantic attempts by criminal elements trying to instil fear,” he said, adding that the military has continued to mount pressure on insurgents across various regions.
He reassured Nigerians that the government remains committed to defeating terrorism.
“There is no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety. We will locate them, confront them, and completely
