“No Place to Hide”: Tinubu dispatches security chiefs to Maiduguri after deadly blasts

“No Place to Hide”: Tinubu dispatches security chiefs to Maiduguri after deadly blasts

 

ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has ordered Nigeria’s top security chiefs to immediately relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State, following a series of devastating bomb blasts that claimed at least 23 lives.

The President characterized the attacks as “desperate and frantic” acts of terror, staged by criminals reeling from the sustained pressure of military operations.

In a stern warning issued on Tuesday, Tinubu declared that there is “no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety,” promising that the perpetrators will be tracked, confronted, and “completely defeated.”

Immediate Federal Response

The Presidency has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to stabilize the region and support the victims:

* Command Shift: Security chiefs are now required to take direct charge of operations on the ground in Maiduguri.

* Medical Emergency: Emergency management agencies have been mandated to provide comprehensive care for the injured.

* Reinforcements: The President highlighted recent approvals for additional military equipment and operational support to bolster troop capabilities.

Honouring the Frontline

Despite the tragedy, President Tinubu praised the “courage and fighting spirit” of Nigerian troops, who successfully repelled coordinated attacks on military positions within the state. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to intensifying efforts against criminal elements nationwide, ensuring that security forces remain equipped to dismantle terror networks.

“We will continue to intensify our efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be.” — President Bola Tinubu