Maiduguri blast: Northern governors, Ndume condemn attack, call for urgent action
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, who chairs the NSGF, described the explosions as "heinous, barbaric, and a direct assault on innocent lives." Speaking on behalf of his fellow northern governors, he expressed profound sorrow for the victims and urged immediate, coordinated action to end such terrorism. The forum emphasized that these acts aim to instill fear and undermine ongoing peace efforts in the region but will not succeed in breaking the resilience of northern Nigerians. Senator Ndume's Strong Denunciation Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, strongly condemned the attack as "barbaric, inhumane, and a direct assault on innocent citizens," especially in densely populated areas. He called for urgent, decisive measures by security agencies to prevent recurrence, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance—particularly ahead of upcoming festive periods like Eid. Ndume stressed that such violence cannot be tolerated and deman...