- Shettima expressed condolences to the Borno State Government
- He prayed for the souls of those who died and wished a speedy recovery for the injured
- Shettima also reassured Nigerians of the federal government’s commitment to maintaining peace nationwide
The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, visited victims of the recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri on Wednesday, who are receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in Borno State.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that he was accompanied by the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Hajiya Zubaida Umar, during the visit.
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Addressing journalists after meeting with the victims, Shettima expressed condolences to the Borno State Government, the people of the North-East, and families affected by the attacks.
He prayed for the souls of those who died and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.
Condemning the violence, the Vice President emphasized that no religion condones the killing of innocent people. “We are here to express our sympathies to the government and people of Borno, especially the families who lost loved ones in the attacks,” he stated.
Shettima also reassured Nigerians of the federal government’s commitment to maintaining peace nationwide. He revealed that NEMA, in partnership with other agencies, will soon distribute medical supplies and relief materials to victims and affected families.
Earlier reports indicated that the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, had arrived in Borno following the attacks.
The military leaders landed at Maiduguri Air Force Base before heading directly to the Theatre Command Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI.
At the Air Force Base, they were welcomed by the Theatre Commander, Abdulsalam Abubakar, and other senior military officers around 11 a.m.
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