JUST IN: Tinubu directs service chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri

President Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s service chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State, to oversee security operations following recent terror attacks.

The directive was shared by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on X on Tuesday.

Expressing sorrow over the violence, President Tinubu mourned the victims and extended support to those affected. He said, “The recent news from Maiduguri, Borno State, is profoundly upsetting. I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno during this challenging time.”

Describing the attacks as desperate attempts to spread fear, he added, “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.”

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President Tinubu also commended the troops for their resilience. “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 Monday attacks were desperate acts of the evil-minded terrorist groups. Our gallant military and civilian task forces will curtail and put them down.”

He noted that additional support had been approved for security agencies. “Just last weekend, during a security meeting with leaders of security and intelligence agencies, I approved additional equipment and operational support to enhance their capabilities. This effort is already in progress.”

Highlighting decisive action, the President 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. There is no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety. We will locate them, confront them, and completely defeat them. Nigeria will not succumb to fear.”