President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned in strong terms the suicide bombing that rocked Konduga in Borno State over the weekend, describing the act as cowardly and heartbreaking.
By Chimezie Godfrey
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned in strong terms the suicide bombing that rocked Konduga in Borno State over the weekend, describing the act as cowardly and heartbreaking.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, extending his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Borno State.
“I am deeply pained by the heinous attack in Konduga. It is a cowardly act that targeted innocent lives. My thoughts are with the victims and their families in this difficult moment,” the President said.
He urged Nigeria’s security agencies to intensify their operations to eliminate the remaining cells of Boko Haram and other terror groups still launching attacks on soft targets in the Northeast.
”The resurgence of such barbaric attacks is a reminder that the fight against terrorism is not over. I have directed our security and intelligence services to double their efforts and leave no stone unturned in tracking down the perpetrators and dismantling their networks,” President Tinubu stated.
He further directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide urgent support to survivors and affected families in Borno.
In a separate development, President Tinubu also commiserated with the families of victims of the explosion that occurred Saturday morning at a scrap metal factory in Kano State.
According to reports, the blast affected 15 people, with five confirmed dead and others sustaining various degrees of injuries.
The President emphasized the importance of workplace safety and called for a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion.
“This unfortunate incident in Kano underscores the need for stricter adherence to safety protocols, especially in industries handling volatile materials. I have directed relevant authorities to investigate the explosion and ensure such a tragedy does not recur,” the President said.
He offered prayers for the quick recovery of the injured and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding all Nigerians.
“These are moments that test our resolve as a nation, but we will not be broken. We stand united against terror and tragedy,” President Tinubu declared.