Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs To Maiduguri

Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs To Maiduguri

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered Nigeria’s security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri following fresh attacks in the area.

The directive came after recent explosions and coordinated assaults linked to insurgents shook parts of the state.

In a statement issued in Abuja, the president described the situation as troubling and extended condolences to families of victims.

He assured residents that the Federal Government would step up support while efforts to tackle criminal groups across the country continue.

He 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.”

The move follows explosions around the Monday Market and near the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, with casualties reported.

Tinubu said additional support had been approved for security agencies and emergency responders, insisting that no part of the country would be left for terrorist groups to operate freely.