President Tinubu directs all service chiefs to Maiduguri after Boko Haram attacks killed at least 23, boosting military response in Borno State

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered all service chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State, following a surge in terrorist attacks that claimed at least 23 lives on Monday.

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The directive, issued in a statement personally signed by Tinubu, comes after multiple suicide bombings by suspected Boko Haram insurgents targeted the Borno capital, causing widespread panic.

The President commiserated with the people of Borno and reassured Nigerians that the military is making significant progress in the fight against insurgency.

He confirmed that additional equipment and operational support were approved last week during a security meeting with intelligence and defence leaders.

“Additionally, I have directed security chiefs to move to Maiduguri to take charge of the situation. I have also directed the emergency agencies to provide proper care for the injured,” Tinubu stated.

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The President’s move underscores the federal government’s commitment to intensifying military operations and ensuring swift humanitarian response in areas affected by terrorist violence.