The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed sorrow over the multiple suicide bombings that rocked Maiduguri, Borno State.
The attacks, linked to suspected Boko Haram insurgents, occurred on Monday evening, leaving at least 23 people dead and over 100 others injured.
Reacting in a statement on Tuesday, Kwankwaso said he was “deeply saddened” by the tragic development, describing it as a sign of renewed insecurity.
According to him, the incident “signals a disturbing resurgence of senseless terrorism that threatens the peace our communities have struggled so hard to rebuild after years of relative calm. This cannot be tolerated.”
He stressed the need for urgent and decisive action, noting that “this is not the time for defensiveness or complacency. Our gallant armed forces must be fully empowered to take decisive, proactive action against these enemies of Nigeria.”
Kwankwaso further urged both federal and state governments to strengthen support for security agencies, saying, “The Federal and State governments must leave no stone unturned in providing all necessary resources and support to enable our troops to decisively defeat these terrorist networks.”
He also extended sympathy to those affected by the attacks, stating, “My heart goes out to the bereaved families, the injured, and all the people of Borno State. I extend my deepest condolences to the government and the citizens of Borno during this difficult time.”
