The Federal Government of Nigeria has vowed that terrorists will find no safe haven in the country as it moves to reinforce security operations in the Northeast following renewed insurgent attacks in parts of Borno State.
Vice President Kashim Shettima made the declaration on Saturday while reacting to recent insurgency incidents, including reported abductions in Ngoshe and coordinated attacks on military formations in Konduga, Marte, Jakana, and Mainok.
According to Shettima, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has already ordered a swift mobilisation of the nation’s security architecture to confront the attackers and restore stability in the affected communities.
In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President described the recent incidents as troubling but reaffirmed the government’s determination to defeat insurgency.
“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 that President Tinubu had been fully briefed on the situation and had directed the immediate deployment of additional tactical assets and intelligence-driven reinforcements to support ongoing military operations in the region.
“The Federal Government will not tolerate any sanctuary for those who seek to displace our people or occupy an inch of Nigerian soil,” he stated.
Shettima stressed that the administration would not be intimidated by what he described as cowardly attempts by insurgents to undermine the nation’s peace and security.
“We are not just fighting a war. We are defending the very soul of our humanity against those who preach a toxic rhetoric of hate, and we will not be cowed by their gory acts,” the Vice President said.
He also assured Nigerians that the perpetrators of the attacks would face the full weight of the law, while efforts were ongoing to rescue all abducted victims and reunite them with their families.
“Our hearts bleed for the families and the brave soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty. This administration will not rest until abducted citizens safely reunite with their families,” Shettima added.
The Vice President further commended the resilience of the people and government of Borno State under Babagana Zulum, as well as the courage of troops confronting insurgents on the frontline.
He reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting lives and restoring peace across the country.
“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,” Shettima said.