President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of additional tactical security teams to Maiduguri, Borno State, following a deadly bomb explosion at a mosque in the Gamboru Market area of the city.
Naijaonpoint reports that the attack, which occurred on Wednesday, claimed five lives and left several others injured.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Vice-President Kashim Shettima said the Federal Government strongly condemned the incident, describing it as “a despicable assault on innocent citizens and the peace of the nation.”
The Vice-President disclosed that President Bola Tinubu had directed an immediate intensification of security operations across Borno State in response to the attack.
According to him, the Federal Government is already working closely with the Borno State Government, security agencies and local authorities to track down those behind the bombing and prevent further attacks.
“The Federal Government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the peace and security of our nation,” Shettima said.
“Our security agencies are working around the clock to ensure that perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to justice immediately.”
Shettima said beyond Borno State, security measures were also being strengthened across the North-East and other parts of the country to safeguard vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure.
He expressed confidence in the nation’s security architecture, saying it would not only apprehend the perpetrators but also uncover the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Vice-President commiserated with the Borno State Government, residents of Maiduguri and families of those who lost their lives in the attack.
“We sympathise with the Government of Borno, residents and families who lost their loved ones in this attack,” he said.
“The Federal Government is confident that those responsible for this despicable act of terrorism will face the full weight of the law.”
Reaffirming the administration’s resolve to tackle terrorism, Shettima assured Nigerians that national security remains a top priority for the Tinubu-led government.
“Since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in 2023, this administration has consistently reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the security, unity and stability of our nation,” he said.
“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.”