VP Shettima, Zulum Visit Maiduguri Mosque Bomb Blast Victims

By: Our Reporter

Vice President Kashim Shettima and The Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, on Friday paid a visit to victims of Wednesday’s bomb blast at a mosque in Maiduguri who are currently receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).

The visit was to sympathise with those injured in the devastating explosion that targeted a mosque in Gamboru Market on Wednesday, December 24. The attack, believed to have been carried out by Boko Haram insurgents, resulted in multiple casualties and injuries.

Speaking to journalists at the hospital, Vice President Shettima, who was accompanied by Governor Zulum, consoled the victims and reiterated the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu administration to ending the threat of terrorism and restoring lasting peace in the country.

“We are here on behalf of the President to sympathise with the victims and reassure the good people of Borno, and by extension the nation, that the government remains unwaveringly committed to securing the lives and property of its citizens,” Zulum said.

He added, “The Governor of Borno has been up and doing, working round the clock to complement the efforts of the Federal Government, and we sincerely appreciate the efforts and investments in the security architecture by the Borno State Government.”

The delegation was briefed by the Director of the Muhammadu Buhari Trauma Centre, who reported that many of the victims had been discharged, others were responding well to treatment, while one remained in critical condition.

VP Shettima, Zulum Visit Maiduguri Mosque Bomb Blast Victims

U.S. president orders deadly strikes against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria

By: Zagazola Makama

President Donald J. Trump announced that the United States had launched a powerful and deadly military strike against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist targets in Nigeria, in response to what he described as ongoing attacks on primarily innocent Christians in the region.

In a post on his social media platform, Mr. Trump said the operation was conducted “at my direction as Commander in Chief” and targeted ISIS militants whom he accused of “viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even centuries.”

The president said he had previously warned the extremist group to halt attacks on Christians or face consequences, adding: “tonight, there was.”

Mr. Trump described the strikes as “numerous perfect strikes, as only the United States is capable of doing,” and reiterated that under his leadership the U.S. would not allow “Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper.” He extended Christmas greetings to U.S. military forces and said there would be “many more” such strikes if the killing of Christians continued.

The announcement marks a significant escalation of U.S. military involvement in Nigeria’s complex security landscape. Western and Nigerian officials have long warned that militant groups such as ISIS’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram pose a persistent threat in northern Nigeria, where attacks on civilians including Christians and Muslims alike have killed thousands over the past decade.

Reactions to the U.S. action are still emerging. The strikes come amid ongoing debates over Nigeria’s sovereignty and the best approach to combat extremist violence in West Africa. Previous statements by the Nigerian government welcomed U.S. assistance in fighting terrorism provided it respects the country’s territorial integrity.

The full military impact of the operation including casualties among militants or its implications for Nigeria’s internal security strategy has not yet been independently verified.
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VP Shettima: Borno Attack Will Not Break Nigeria’s Resolve

By: Our Reporter

Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned in strong terms the bomb explosion that claimed about five lives and left several others injured at a Mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the attack as a despicable assault on innocent citizens and the peace of the nation.

The Vice President said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an immediate intensification of security operations in Borno State following the incident.

In a statement on Thursday, the Vice President condemned the attack, assuring that the Federal Government is deploying additional tactical teams to the area to track down and apprehend those responsible for the terror attack.

“The Federal Government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the peace and security of our nation. Our security agencies are working round the clock to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to justice immediately,” he said.

Senator Shettima expressed confidence that the security architecture currently in place would not only apprehend the perpetrators but also unravel the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

“We sympathize with the Government of Borno State, residents, and families who have lost their loved ones in this attack. The Federal Government is confident that those responsible for this despicable act of terrorism will face the full weight of the law,” VP Shettima said.

He assured Nigerians that the Tinubu administration’s commitment to national security, anchored in constitutional duty, remains unwavering.

“Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in 2023, this administration has consistently reaffirmed its unyielding commitment to safeguarding the security, unity, and stability of our nation.

“This commitment remains steadfast under God and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We will continue to provide our security agencies with all necessary resources and support to decisively defeat terrorism in all its forms,” he affirmed.

The Vice President added that the Federal Government is working closely with state authorities and local security agencies to ensure protection of vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure across the North East and other regions.

VP Shettima: Borno Attack Will Not Break Nigeria’s Resolve