Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, has condemned recent attacks by Boko Haram on his home state, Borno, particularly the assault on Ngoshe community.
The terrorists reportedly stormed a military base belonging to the 82 Division Task Force Battalion, before attacking the community and an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, killing some soldiers and the Chief Imam of Ngoshe, and abducting women and children.
Reacting to the incidents, Shettima reaffirmed that the administration remains resolute in protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians against insurgency.
In a statement released by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President said the Federal Government is deploying additional tactical assets and intelligence-driven reinforcements to the affected areas.
“The events of the past few days are a painful reminder of the shadow that persists, but let it be known: we choose light over shadow and hope over despair”, Shettima said.
He added, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been briefed and has already directed a swift and total mobilisation of our security architecture. The Federal Government will not tolerate any sanctuary for those who seek to displace our people or occupy an inch of Nigerian soil”.
The Vice President assured that those responsible for these crimes will face the full force of the law.
“We are not just fighting a war; we are defending the very soul of our humanity against those who preach hate, and we will not be cowed by their gory acts. Our hearts bleed for the families affected and the brave soldiers who paid the supreme price. This administration will not rest until abducted citizens are safely reunited with their families”, he said.
“We remain one nation, tied to a common destiny. The sanctity of human life is non-negotiable. This madness will be brought to an end, not with empty words, but with the decisive and overwhelming force of the Nigerian State”, he added.
Shettima also commended the resilience of the people and government of Borno State under Babagana Zulum and praised the gallantry of troops on the frontlines.
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