President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to move straight to Maiduguri following fresh terror attacks rocking the North-East.
The strong directive comes as insurgents launch renewed assaults, leaving casualties and heightening fears across Borno State.
Tinubu, reacting to the attacks, described the situation as deeply troubling, mourning the dead and standing with affected families and victims.
“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 President made it clear that the battle is far from over, but the upper hand, he says, belongs to Nigerian forces.
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.”
The President revealed that new weapons, equipment, and operational support have been approved to boost the fight against terror.
“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.”
