Vice President Kashim Shettima has strongly condemned the bomb explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, which claimed about five lives and left several others injured, describing the attack as a “despicable assault on innocent citizens and the peace of the nation.”
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Vice President said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate intensification of security operations across Borno State following the incident.
Shettima disclosed that the Federal Government has begun deploying additional tactical security teams to the affected area to track down and apprehend those responsible for what he described as a terror attack.
“The Federal Government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the peace and security of our nation,” the Vice President said. “Our security agencies are working round the clock to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to justice immediately.”
Expressing confidence in Nigeria’s security architecture, Senator Shettima said the systems currently in place would not only lead to the arrest of the perpetrators but also unravel the full circumstances surrounding the bombing.
He extended condolences to the Borno State Government, residents of Maiduguri, and families who lost loved ones in the attack.
“We sympathize with the Government of Borno State, residents, and families who have 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.”
The Vice President reassured Nigerians that the Tinubu administration remains firmly committed to national security, stressing that the protection of lives and property is a constitutional responsibility the government takes seriously.
“Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in 2023, this administration has consistently reaffirmed its unyielding commitment to safeguarding the security, unity, and stability of our nation,” Shettima stated. “This commitment remains steadfast under God and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
He added that the Federal Government would continue to provide security agencies with the resources and support needed to decisively defeat terrorism in all its forms.
According to him, the Federal Government is also working closely with state governments and local security agencies to enhance the protection of vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure across the North East and other parts of the country.
