Nigeria Will Not Surrender Territory To Terrorists – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that the federal government will not be intimidated by recent insurgent attacks in Borno State, assuring Nigerians that the administration remains committed to restoring peace and security across the country.

Shettima’s statement comes after renewed attacks by suspected insurgents in parts of Borno, including reported abductions in Ngoshe and coordinated assaults on military formations in Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok.

In a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president, condemned the attacks and described them as desperate attempts to undermine the nation’s collective peace.

He disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been fully briefed on the situation and has ordered a swift mobilisation of Nigeria’s security architecture to address the threat.

According to Shettima, the federal government has already begun deploying additional tactical assets and intelligence-driven reinforcements to the affected communities in Borno State.

“The events of the past few days are a painful reminder of the security challenges we still face, but we choose hope over despair,” the vice president said.

He stressed that the government would not allow terrorists or criminal elements to occupy any part of Nigerian territory or displace citizens from their communities.

Shettima also assured that those responsible for the attacks would face the full weight of the law.

“Our hearts go out to the families affected by the attacks and to the brave soldiers who paid the ultimate price in defence of the nation,” he added.

The vice president further commended the resilience of the people of Borno State and praised Governor Babagana Zulum for his leadership in confronting the insurgency.

He also applauded the courage and dedication of Nigerian troops fighting on the frontline, assuring that the government would continue to support them in the ongoing fight against terrorism.

Shettima reaffirmed that the Tinubu administration remains determined to end insurgency and protect the lives and property of Nigerians.