FG Will Not Tolerate Attacks on Innocent Nigerians

FG Will Not Tolerate Attacks on Innocent Nigerians – Shettima
Shettima Visits Bomb Blast Survivors
…Commends Zulum’s Security Efforts

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured residents of Borno State and Nigerians across the country that the Federal Government remains fully committed to its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property, following Wednesday’s bomb explosion at Gamboru Market in Maiduguri.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Shettima gave the assurance on Friday during a sympathy visit to survivors receiving treatment at the Muhammadu Buhari Trauma Centre, where he conveyed the condolences of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to the victims and their families.

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Describing the attack as senseless and heartbreaking, the Vice President said the government was determined to bring an end to insecurity in Borno State and across Nigeria.

“We are here on behalf of the President to sympathise with the victims and to reassure the good people of Borno State, and indeed the entire nation, that the government remains unwavering in its commitment to secure lives and property,” Shettima said.
“By the grace of God, this violence will soon be brought to an end.”

He also commended Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, for his sustained efforts in tackling security and humanitarian challenges in the state, assuring that the Federal Government would continue to work closely with the state government to achieve lasting peace.

FG Will Not Tolerate Attacks on Innocent Nigerians - Shettima

“The Governor has been working round the clock to complement federal efforts, and I sincerely appreciate his commitment,” Shettima said, stressing that Nigeria remains “one nation, united in both challenges and victory.”

Briefing the Vice President, the Chief Medical Director of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital said 14 victims were brought to the facility after the blast, with one patient confirmed dead shortly after arrival.

According to him, 7 patients are still receiving treatment, including one in critical condition at the intensive care unit, while 5 others have been treated and discharged.

Recall that President Tinubu had ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical security teams to Borno State to track down and apprehend those responsible for the bomb attack at a mosque in Gamboru Market.

Shettima disclosed that the directive also includes intensified intelligence gathering, surveillance, and joint security operations aimed at restoring calm and preventing further attacks.

He added that security agencies have been placed on high alert and mandated to act decisively.

Condemning the attack in strong terms, the Vice President described it as a despicable assault on innocent worshippers and a direct threat to Nigeria’s peace and stability.

“The Federal Government will not tolerate any attempt to destabilise our country or endanger the lives of innocent Nigerians,” Shettima said. “Our security agencies have been directed to act decisively and ensure that those behind this heinous act are swiftly brought to justice.”