President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the deaths of soldiers, including Brigadier General Musa Uba, who were killed while combating insurgents in Borno State, offering heartfelt condolences to their families.
“I am deeply grieved by the tragic loss of our brave soldiers and officers on active duty,” the President said in a press release Tuesday. “May God grant strength and solace to the families of Brigadier General Musa Uba and all our fallen heroes during this painful time.”
Speaking in response to the recent abduction of schoolgirls from a boarding school in Maga, Kebbi State, President Tinubu dispatched Vice President Kashim Shettima to the state on Wednesday to personally console affected families and assure them of the government’s full commitment to securing the girls’ swift and safe return.
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Despite prior intelligence warnings of a possible attack, the President lamented the security breach that allowed the kidnapping, praising Mohammed Nasir Idris, the Kebbi State governor, for his preventive efforts.
He urged communities, particularly in high-risk areas, to actively support security agencies by sharing vital intelligence. “Our military, police, and DSS cannot succeed without the cooperation of the people,” he stressed. “Your vigilance and information are essential to keeping our communities safe.”
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President Tinubu reaffirmed his directive to security forces to act decisively, vowing: “We will bring these innocent girls home.”
