President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, following a series of bomb attacks that struck three locations in the city and left dozens dead and injured.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president mourned the victims, expressed sympathy for those injured, and conveyed solidarity with residents affected by the attacks.
Police authorities confirmed that at least 23 people lost their lives, while 108 others sustained injuries in the explosions, which have heightened security concerns in the North-East.
The directive for security chiefs to move to Maiduguri signals an escalation in the federal government’s response, as efforts intensify to contain the threat and prevent further attacks. Earlier, the military had warned of possible additional suicide bomb incidents in the city.
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President Tinubu described the attacks as desperate acts by terrorist groups under pressure from Nigerian forces. He maintained that the country would not yield to fear and assured citizens that security operations would be strengthened across affected areas.
He commended the efforts of the armed forces and local security groups for repelling coordinated assaults on military positions, noting that their actions helped limit further damage.
The president also revealed that he recently approved additional equipment and operational support for security and intelligence agencies to boost their capacity in ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
As part of the emergency response, relevant agencies have been directed to ensure proper medical care for the injured, while security forces continue to track down those responsible.
Tinubu reaffirmed the government’s resolve to confront and defeat terrorist elements, insisting that no part of the country would serve as a safe haven for criminal groups.
The latest attacks underscore persistent security challenges in Borno and the wider North-East region, despite ongoing military campaigns against insurgent groups.
