President Bola Tinubu asserted on Monday that his satisfaction would only be attained when the country sees a conclusive resolution to the issue of insecurity.
Additionally, he offered condolences to the families of Nigerians who perished in the recent Tudun Biri bombing in Kaduna State, highlighting the tragic loss of lives during the Maulud observance, as victims recited the Shadada.
In his statement, he reassured that his administration is steadfast in providing continued assistance to survivors deeply affected by the insecurity in the North East.
Tinubu made this statement during his visit to the capital of Borno State, Maiduguri, at the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi.
The mistargeted bombing of Tudun Biri in Kaduna State by the Nigerian Army on December 3 caused widespread public outrage, with a devastating toll of at least 120 casualties.
Residents of the affected communities said they were celebrating Maulud, an Islamic event, when the military dropped bombs, an incident that has attracted local and international condemnation.
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Tinibu’s comments came about a week after he described the accidental bombing as “very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful,” expressing grief over the loss of lives.
In Maiduguri, 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 pledged that the Federal Government will 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,’ the Nigerian leader declared that under his watch, security issues would remain a priority, but not limited only to battlefield concerns.
He declared, ‘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,’ the President affirmed.
The Nigerian Army’s misdirected bombing of Tudun Biri in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on December 3 triggered widespread outrage, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 120 lives.
Tinubu, in response, praised the Shehu for his crucial support in fostering peace and stability in the region, extending to both the Borno State government and the Federal Government.