Mar 18 • 21:51 UTC 🇳🇬 Nigeria Punch

PHOTOS: Shettima visits Borno bomb blast victims, promises action against terrorists

Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the victims of recent bomb blasts in Borno, reaffirming the government's commitment to fighting terrorism effectively.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has visited the victims of the recent bomb blasts in Maiduguri, Borno State, where over 20 individuals lost their lives and more than 100 were injured. During his visit to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Shettima expressed the government's condolences to the victims and their families, emphasizing that the Federal Government is resolute in confronting the terrorists responsible for this horrific act.

Shettima highlighted that President Bola Tinubu has directed security officials to enhance measures against such attacks, which have become a pressing concern in Nigeria. In addition to heightened security directives, the Federal Government plans to invest further in equipment and logistics aimed at bolstering the fight against terrorism in the region. This commitment underscores the government's awareness of the ongoing threat posed by terrorist groups in Borno and other parts of Nigeria.

The Vice President condemned the attacks as barbaric and unacceptable, insisting that there is no justification for the violence inflicted upon innocent civilians. His visit not only serves to provide support to those affected but also to reassure the public that the government is taking tangible actions towards ensuring their safety and security. The response from Shettima portrays a government determined to address the complexities of terrorism within the country, aiming to restore peace and safety for all Nigerians.

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