President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State capital, and take charge of the security situation amidst the recent terror attacks.
The president also vowed that his administration would continue to intensify efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be.
In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, President Tinubu said the recent news from Maiduguri is profoundly upsetting.
He expressed grief over those who lost their lives, sympathised with the injured and said he stands in solidarity with the people of Borno during this challenging time.
Tinubu said: “I want to make it categorically clear that these acts of terror are the final desperate and frantic attempts by criminals and terrorist elements trying to instil and spread fear, as they are under constant pressure from our brave armed forces and security agencies operating in various theatres.
“We will continue to intensify our efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be.
“I must commend the courage and fighting spirit of our patriotic troops who successfully repelled the coordinated attacks by these terrorists on military positions in the state.”
Tinubu said, “The Monday attacks were desperate acts of the evil-minded terrorist groups. Our gallant military and civilian task forces will curtail and put them down.”
He recalled that just last weekend, during a security meeting with leaders of security and intelligence agencies, he approved additional equipment and operational support to enhance their capabilities.
“This effort is already in progress,” he said. “Additionally, I have directed security chiefs to move to Maiduguri to take charge of the situation. I have also directed the emergency agencies to provide proper care for the injured.”
“There is no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety. We will locate them, confront them, and completely defeat them. Nigeria will not succumb to fear,” he concluded.