Tinubu speaks on Borno suicide bombing, Kano explosion

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, condemned the suicide bombing that happened in Konduga, Borno State, describing the act as a coward action.

This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

The President expressed anguish over the attack and mourned those who lost their lives.

The statement read in part,” President Bola Tinubu has expressed anguish over the suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State, at the weekend.

“The President mourned those who lost their lives, describing the attack as cowardly.”

Tinubu called on security agencies to intensify efforts in flushing out remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents, who he said now target civilians in soft locations.

“He urged security agencies to double their efforts in routing remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents who resort to attacks on soft targets as a diversionary tactic,” the presidency added.

Tinubu also extended his condolences to the government and people of Borno State and directed the National Emergency Management Agency to support survivors.