The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso has expressed sadness over the horrific multiple suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The incident linked to Boko Haram insurgents occurred on Monday evening.
The unfortunate incident claimed the lives of at least 23 persons, while over 100 others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Reacting to the sad incident, Kwankwaso in a statement on Tuesday said he is “deeply saddened”, stating that the ugly development “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.”
“It 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.
“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.
“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,” Kwankwaso said.
