President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to redouble their efforts in defeating the remnants of Boko Haram insurgents in the country.
Tinubu made the call while mourning the victims of the suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday.
The President described the attack as an act of cowardice.
He commiserated with the Borno State Government and the people of the state over the incident.
He also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to support the survivors.
The statement read in part, President Bola Tinubu has expressed anguish over the suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State, at the weekend. The President mourned those who lost their lives, describing the attack as cowardly.
“He urged security agencies to double their efforts in routing remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents who resort to attacks on soft targets as a diversionary tactic.
“President Tinubu condoled with the Government and people of Borno State over the incident and directed the National Emergency Management Agency to support survivors.”
Meanwhile, Tinubu sympathised with the families of those killed or injured by an explosion on Saturday morning in Kano State.
“The explosion at a scrap metal factory affected 15 people, with five of them losing their lives.
“President Tinubu stressed the importance of workplace safety measures and tasked relevant government institutions with investigating the incident,” the statement added.
Credit: channelstv.com
