Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned the recent bombings which happened on Monday in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
The former Minister of Defence, in a statement on Tuesday morning, said he is saddened by the bombings, which resulted in the death of innocent Nigerians.
Naijaonpoint recalls that several explosions were reported on Monday evening in Maiduguri, between about 6:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., with loud sounds heard in multiple locations, raising fears of a possible security incident.
Subsequently, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Borno State has confirmed that 23 persons were killed and 108 others injured following multiple explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening.
Authorities described the incident as coordinated suicide attacks carried out in different parts of the state capital.
Reacting, Kwankwaso called on the government and security forces to take decisive action against the criminals behind such acts.
While sending condolences to the families of the victims, he appealed to the government to provide necessary resources to help the troops defeat the terrorists.
“I am deeply saddened by the horrific multiple suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State, which claimed the lives of 23 innocent people and injured over 100 others, as confirmed by the Nigeria Police Force.
“These latest attacks, following other recent incidents in Borno signal a disturbing resurgence of senseless terrorism that threatens the peace our communities have struggled so hard to rebuild after years of relative calm. This cannot be tolerated.
“Now is not the time for defensiveness or complacency. Our gallant armed forces must be fully empowered to take decisive, proactive action against these enemies of Nigeria. The Federal and State governments must leave no stone unturned in providing all necessary resources and support to enable our troops to decisively defeat these terrorist networks.
“My heart goes out to the bereaved families, the injured, and all the people of Borno State. I extend my deepest condolences to the government, and the citizens of Borno during this difficult time,” Kwankwaso wrote on his 𝕏 account.