President Bola Tinubu has directed all service chiefs to deploy to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, in response to the recent spike in terrorist attacks.
In a statement personally signed and made available to newsmen on Tuesday, March 17—hours after Monday’s multiple suicide attacks that claimed at least 23 lives President Tinubu expressed his condolences to the people of Borno. He assured citizens that the Nigerian military is steadily winning the fight against insurgents.
The President noted that during a security meeting with leaders of intelligence and security agencies last week, he approved additional equipment and operational support to bolster their efforts, a process he says is already underway.
“Additionally, I have directed security chiefs to move to Maiduguri to take charge of the situation. I have also instructed emergency agencies to provide proper care for the injured,” President Tinubu said.
