“Nigeria Will Not Succumb to Fear!” — President Tinubu Speaks After Deadly Maiduguri Attacks
In a heartbreaking address to the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State, calling them “desperate attempts to spread panic” among innocent citizens. Watch This Now.
The coordinated assaults, which killed at least 23 people and injured over 100, targeted key locations including Monday Market, the post office, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences to the families of victims and assured Nigerians that the government is fully committed to restoring peace. He emphasized that the attacks are a sign of growing pressure on insurgent groups by Nigerian security forces, describing the violence as a last-ditch effort by criminals facing sustained military operations.
The President praised the courage and patriotism of troops who successfully repelled coordinated assaults on military positions. He also revealed that additional equipment and operational support had been approved to strengthen security agencies, with top security officials relocating to Maiduguri to oversee operations personally. Emergency teams are providing immediate medical care to the injured, and residents are urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities.
Experts warn of the potential for more suicide bombers in the city, but Tinubu remained resolute: “Nigeria will not succumb to fear. Our security forces are ready, our resolve is strong, and we will defeat those who try to harm our people.”
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— Reported by Newsvista Global Desk
