…visits victims in hospital, vows stronger security push
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday visited victims of Monday night’s multiple explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, assuring that the Federal Government will decisively deal with those responsible for the attacks.
Shettima gave the assurance during a visit to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, where several injured victims are receiving treatment, reiterating the administration’s resolve to end terrorism across the country.
He said the attacks, which affected over 100 persons and left more than 20 dead, would not weaken government’s determination to secure the nation, adding that the perpetrators would be tracked down and brought to justice.
He noted that, in addition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to security chiefs to take charge of the situation, the Federal Government is ramping up investments in military equipment and logistics to strengthen ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
Describing the perpetrators as “barbaric”, Shettima condemned the coordinated explosions, insisting that no cause can justify the killing of innocent citizens.
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He said his visit was aimed at commiserating with victims and their families, as well as demonstrating the government’s solidarity with the people of Borno State in the aftermath of the tragedy.
“I am here to sympathise with the injured and families affected by this unfortunate incident. The Federal Government stands firmly with you in this difficult time,” the Vice President said.
Shettima further assured that the victims would receive adequate support, noting that relevant agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the North East Development Commission (NEDC), and the Borno State Government, have been mobilised to provide necessary assistance.
The Vice President was accompanied on the visit by the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Usman Kadafur; Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar; and the Chief Medical Director of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Professor Ahmed Ahijo, among other senior government officials.
Monday’s explosions in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, have drawn widespread condemnation across the country, with renewed calls for intensified efforts to tackle terrorism and ensure the safety of lives and property.
