By Uche Onyeali
President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State, following bomb attacks in three locations in the capital city.
AljazirahNigeria recalls that scores of residents were killed on Monday.
Following the attacks, President Tinubu in a statement yesterday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed sorrow over those who lost their lives, just as he sympathised with the injured and solidarity with residents.
“I want to make it categorically clear that these acts of terror are the final desperate and frantic attempts by criminals and terrorist elements trying to instill and spread fear, as they are under constant pressure from our brave armed forces and security agencies operating in various theatres.
“We will continue to intensify our efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be,” the statement said.
It was gathered that 23 persons lost their lives to the attack, while 108 people got injured.
“I must commend the courage and fighting spirit of our patriotic troops who successfully repelled the coordinated attacks by these terrorists on military positions in the state.
“The Monday attacks were desperate acts of the evil-minded terrorist groups. Our gallant military and civilian task forces will curtail and put them down.
“Just last weekend, during a security meeting with leaders of security and intelligence agencies, I approved additional equipment and operational support to enhance their capabilities. This effort is already in progress.
“Additionally, I have directed security chiefs to move to Maiduguri to take charge of the situation. I have also directed the emergency agencies to provide proper care for the injured.
“There is no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety. We will locate them, confront them and completely defeat them. Nigeria will not succumb to fear,” the president said.
