- Tinubu Condemned Boko Haram Attack Borno Community, Issues Fresh Directive
- President directed military to rescue abducted victims and pursue terrorists.
- Tinubu commended troops for swift response that repelled the attackers.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the recent attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President mourned the innocent lives lost during the attack.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu described the assault as a heartless attack on helpless citizens and urged Nigerians, particularly residents of Borno and other parts of the country, not to give in to fear.
The President also directed the military to launch a swift response to the attack, ensure the rescue of those abducted by the terrorists and bring the perpetrators to justice.
In the statement, the presidency conveyed the President’s condolences to families affected by the incident.
“President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of those affected by the recent terrorist attack by Boko Haram on the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
“The President mourns the loss of innocent lives, including military personnel, and those caught in friendly fire during the aerial interdiction of fleeing terrorists by the Air Force.
“He describes the attack by the terrorists as a heartless assault on hapless citizens, urging Nigerians in Borno and elsewhere not to succumb to fear.
“President Tinubu commends the military for their swift response, which led to the killing of scores of terrorists and their subsequent forced retreat.
“He charges the military and other security agencies to work urgently to rescue those kidnapped by the terrorists.
“Additionally, he directs the armed forces to intensify their efforts to protect civilians nationwide and prevent attacks on military installations in the North East.
“President Tinubu prays for the souls of those who lost their lives in the attacks and friendly fire and extends his sympathies to their families and the Borno State Government.”
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