….As Shettima assures community of Justice
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday revealed that President Bola Tinubu has approved new drones for military operations in the Northern states, even as he assured the Darajamal survivors that justice will be served to perpetrators of weekend’s attacks on the community
Shettima, in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Office of The Vice President, expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal community, Bama Local Government Area.
He said he has given a directive to the Armed Forces to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware and surveillance equipment, to eliminate terrorist groups across the country.
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum had on Saturday visited Darajamal community to condole the families of the victims —including civilians and soldiers— killed by Boko Haram insurgents on Friday night.
Shettima described the incident as a profound loss to both the state and the nation.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the people of Borno State, and the Nigerian military over the tragic loss of our compatriots.
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According to him ” These deaths have left the entire nation in collective grief, but we are confident that justice will be served for the bereaved families.”
The Boko Haram insurgents had killed a very 60 persons in the ‘house to house’ attack
This came as Nigerian soldiers stepped up counterinsurgency operations to contain renewed attacks by Boko Haram and its splinter group, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), over the community
The attacks occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, when armed fighters stormed the community, shooting indiscriminately and setting homes ablaze.
Shettima, a former Governor of the state, while reacting to the renewed attacks on Monday, expressed confidence in the Armed Forces’ capacity to overcome the security challenges facing the state.
He stated that President Tinubu’s approval for the acquisition of additional drones and his directive for all security agencies to intensify and review their operational strategies, will help to end activities of ISWAP and Boko Haram in the region.
The President had also while meeting with Governors of the North East, expressed his desire to work with the national assembly and the state governments to fast track the establishment of State Police
Shettima highlighted the federal government’s consideration of establishing state police, emphasizing President Tinubu’s position that security challenges in some Nigerian states require specialized units that understand local terrain, culture, and can effectively network at the grassroots level.
