Governor Inuwa, on behalf of the NSGF, expressed his deep commotion and sadness for the suicide bomb attack in Konduga, Borno state, which led to the loss of several lives and injuries to many others, mostly innocent civilians.
He described the incident as an act of insensitive and barbarian terror, and expressed concern about the resurgence of extremist violence in parts of the northeast.
According to him, “the return of such cowardly attacks is not only a threat to peace that we have worked collectively in the region, but a challenge for safety profits already made.
“We condemn this atrocious act in the stronger terms and ask for a renewed and more robust security response,” he said.
In addition, the president of NSGF also expressed condolences for the recent explosion in Kano, which charged lives, caused panic and destruction.
Although the cause of the explosion is still under investigation, the forum urged the authorities to take urgent measures to improve public safety in densely populated and high risk areas.
Inuwa Yahaya assured the governments and the people of Borno and Kano of their support during this difficult time.
“We share in your pain and extend our thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims. May the Almighty God grant the souls of the deceased eternal rest and bring healing to the injured,” he added.
The president of NSGF also asked the residents of the affected areas that remain calm and cooperate with the security agencies as the investigations continue.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the northern governors of working collectively to address insecurity and build a northern Nigeria more secure and resistant, as it contains in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, general director (press affairs), Government House, Gombe.Read too Main stories OF Nigerian tribe