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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the recent bomb blast in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, which has led to the loss of many lives.
Suspected insurgents launched multiple attacks at the Maiduguri Monday Market, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) gate, and Post Office Flyover area at around 7 pm.
The police estimate the death toll to be 23, and no fewer than 108 people sustained injuries in the attack.
The speaker’s spokesperson, Musa Krishi, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that Tajudeen described the attack as heinous and unfortunate and extended his condolences to the victims of the recent bomb blasts.
Earlier, suspected jihadists launched an attack on a Nigerian military post on the outskirts of Maiduguri, a key northeastern city that had not seen such violence in years. (Photo by AFP)
“The Speaker said it was unfortunate that the suspected terrorists continued with their destructive activities, especially during the Holy Month of Ramadan. He stated that it has further confirmed that the terrorists are not only against Islam but also humanity,” the statement read in part.
Abbas also sued for collective efforts to curb the spate of terrorism and banditry that has plunged Nigeria into a security crisis.
“While calling for collective efforts towards ending terrorism, banditry, and other crimes in Nigeria, the Speaker urged the security forces to step up action against crimes and criminality. Speaker Abbas condoled with the families of those who died while consoling those injured by the blasts,” Krishi added.
