President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri following deadly bomb blasts that claimed about 23 lives in the North-Eastern city.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Tinubu condemned the attacks, describing them as desperate attempts by criminal and terrorist elements to instil fear among citizens amid increasing pressure from security forces.
The president said the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to combat insecurity and has taken decisive steps to address the situation.
“I have directed security chiefs to move to Maiduguri to take charge of the situation,” Tinubu said.
He also ordered emergency response agencies to provide immediate and adequate care for those injured in the attacks.
The president described the incident as “profoundly upsetting” but maintained that Nigeria remains resolute in its fight against terrorism.
“There is no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety. We will locate them, confront them, and completely defeat them,” he stated.
Tinubu assured Nigerians that his administration would continue to intensify operations against criminal elements across the country.
“We will continue to intensify our efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be,” he added.
The president also commended the efforts of the military, praising what he described as the courage and resilience of troops who repelled coordinated attacks on military positions in the state.
Highlighting ongoing measures to strengthen national security, Tinubu revealed that his administration recently approved additional equipment and operational support for security agencies to enhance their effectiveness.
“This effort is already in progress,” he said.
The latest directive comes in response to the coordinated bombings in Maiduguri, which have heightened concerns over security in the region and prompted renewed calls for decisive action against insurgent groups.
