The Vice President, Sen. Kasim Shettima has described the recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal community, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State as profound loss to both the state and the nation.
In a statement on Monday, Shettima expressed his deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the attack while assured that justice will be served for the bereaved families.
Report has it that suspected Boko Haram fighters killed dozens of civilians and soldiers in Darul Jamal, a community in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
The attack which was reported that it happened around 9:00 at Friday night, 5th September as the local and security sources confirmed the incident.
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum had on Saturday visited Darajamal community to condole the families of the victims —including civilians and soldiers— killed by Boko Haram insurgents.
The Vice President reiterated the 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.
According to him, “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.
“These deaths have left the entire nation in collective grief, but we are confident that justice will be served for the bereaved families”.
He expressed confidence in the Armed Forces’ capacity to overcome security challenges facing the state, citing Tinubu’s approval for acquisition of additional drones and his directive for all security agencies to intensify and review their operational strategies.
The Vice President 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.
