Tinubu orders security chiefs to Maiduguri after deadly bomb attacks
President Bola Tinubu has ordered Nigeria’s top security officials to relocate to Maiduguri following a series of deadly bomb attacks that struck three locations in the city.
In a statement released on Tuesday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the president expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, extended condolences to victims’ families, and showed support for residents affected by the violence.
Tinubu described the attacks as “desperate attempts” by terrorist groups under sustained pressure from Nigeria’s military operations. He reassured citizens that security forces would continue to intensify efforts to eliminate criminal elements across the country.
According to police reports, at least 23 people were killed and 108 others injured in the explosions.
The directive comes shortly after the Nigerian Army warned of possible additional suicide attacks in Maiduguri. Despite the heightened threat, Tinubu commended the military for successfully repelling coordinated assaults on key positions in the state.
He emphasized that the recent attacks reflect the weakening state of insurgent groups, insisting that security forces remain determined to suppress them. The president also revealed that he recently approved additional equipment and operational support for security agencies to strengthen their response capabilities.
Tinubu further instructed emergency response agencies to ensure that victims receive adequate medical care.
Reaffirming his administration’s stance, the president declared that no part of Nigeria would serve as a safe haven for terrorists, vowing that security forces would track them down and defeat them.
“Nigeria will not succumb to fear,” he stated.
