Shettima assures Nigeria at crossroad to conquer terrorism

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reinstated hope in Nigerians saying, the country will conquer terrorism and restore peace.

He spoke during his visit to the survivors of Wednesday’s mosque bombing at Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Shettima while speaking at the Muhammadu Buhari Trauma Centre of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, where the victims of the attack were receiving treatment, shared President Bola Tinubu’s sympathy and reaffirmed the government’s determination to end insecurity in the state.

He assured that the government remains resolute in salvaging the lives and properties of citizens.

The Vice President in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha said, “We are here on behalf of the President to sympathise with the victims and to reassure the good people of Borno State and indeed the entire nation that the government remains unwavering in its commitment to secure the lives and property of our citizens,”

“By the grace of God, this madness will soon be brought to an end,” he said.

Shettima commended the Borno State chief executive for his “sustained efforts” in addressing security and humanitarian challenges.

“The Governor of Borno has been working round the clock to complement the efforts of the Federal Government. I sincerely appreciate his commitment,” Shettima said.

He emphasised the unity between the federal and state governments in confronting the security challenges facing the northeast.

“Most importantly, we are united in victory as well as in challenges. We are one nation, tied to a common destiny,” the Vice President added.

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, in his response, reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security operations and providing humanitarian assistance to victims of insurgency.