Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has said he would not be satisfied until insecurity ends in the country.
Tinubu also expressed his condolences to the families of Nigerians who died in the recent bombing in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State. He said most of the victims tragically lost their lives while reciting the Shadada as they observed Maulud, a major statement of faith for practising Muslims.
He affirmed that his administration would support survivors devastated by the insecurity in the North East.
The President stated this at the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi, in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.
He said, “They were Nigerians of profound faith and in the moment of the tragedy, they were reciting the Shadada.
“God Almighty comforts their families as their nation grieves their passage into glory. May their souls rest in eternal peace.”
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu promised that the Federal Government would continue to do “all within its powers to provide support and care to the families of all Nigerians affected by the remnants of insecurity in parts of Borno State.”
According to the statement titled ‘Borno visit: President Tinubu grieves over Kaduna bomb victims at Shehu’s Palace,’ Tinubu declared that under his watch, security issues would remain a priority, but not limited only to battlefield concerns.
He said: “This is my most sacred responsibility and the trajectory of the larger effort shown by the ratio of victory over defeat has been sliding well in our favour since the new administration has resumed office.
“We are not satisfied yet. We are not satisfied until we reach the end of insecurity in Nigeria. We will provide better amenities and benefits to our gallant armed forces and their families. We are committed to this and this is factored into the 2024 budget.
“We will ensure that our administration reflects the grateful heart of the Nigerian people in the way we treat those who make the ultimate sacrifices on our behalf.”
