Kwankwaso Condemns Maiduguri Bombings, Urges Action

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State, expressed his grief over the multiple suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State, which reportedly claimed 23 lives and left over 100 others injured. In a statement on Tuesday, Kwankwaso described the attacks as horrific setbacks to peace in the region, which has struggled to rebuild after years of violence.

He emphasized the need for urgent action from both federal and state governments to address the security situation and support security agencies in tackling the terrorist threat. Kwankwaso warned against complacency and called for the empowerment of the armed forces to take decisive and proactive action against enemies of Nigeria.

He extended his sympathies to the families of the victims and urged the government to provide the necessary resources to enable troops to effectively combat terrorist activities. The bombings occurred on Monday evening around 7:02 PM, with multiple improvised explosive devices detonating simultaneously near a popular market area.