Nigeria’s vice president, Kashik Shettina has mourned the victims of the recent Boko Haram attack in the Darajamal community, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Shettima expressed sorrow over the attack which claimed the lives of several residents including soldiers and civilians across the LGA.
In a message made public by Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president’s media aide, Shettima described the killing of soldiers and civilians as a national tragedy.
According to Shettima, the action of the terrorists has plunged the entire nation into mourning.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the people of Borno State, and the Nigerian military over the tragic loss of our compatriots.
“These deaths have left the entire nation in collective grief, but we are confident that justice will be served for the bereaved families,” Shettima said.
Speaking further, the vice president said the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu’s administration will ensure necessary steps are taken to stall the activities of these terrorists.
He also reiterated the president’s directive to the security agencies and the Armed Forces on ensuring the deployment of advanced and adequate military hardware for the fight against terrorism.
Shettima noted that Tinubu’s administration has already considered the establishment of state police to safeguard every community within the country.