VP SHETTIMA MOURNS BORNO ATTACK VICTIMS, ASSURES ENHANCED MILITARY OPERATIONS

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal community, Bama Local Government Area. A statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, said Shettima described the incident as a profound loss to both the state and the nation.

Nkwocha said Shettima reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to the Armed Forces to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware and surveillance equipment to eliminate terrorist groups across the country. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the people of Borno State, and the Nigerian military over the tragic loss of our compatriots,” Shettima said.

Shettima expressed confidence in the Armed Forces’ capacity to overcome the security challenges facing the state, citing President Tinubu’s approval for the acquisition of additional drones and his directive for all security agencies to intensify and review their operational strategies. Nkwocha said Shettima highlighted the federal government’s consideration of establishing state police, emphasizing President Tinubu’s position that security challenges in some Nigerian states require specialized units that understand local terrain, culture, and can effectively network at the grassroots level.

Shettima offered prayers for the bereaved families and assured both the state government and affected families of continued federal government support in addressing the security situation. “These deaths have left the entire nation in collective grief, but we are confident that justice will be served for the bereaved families,” Shettima stated.