Monday, July 20, 2026

Darajamal Attacks: Shettima restates Tinubu’s directive for review of military operations

This, according to him, includes the deployment of advanced military hardware and surveillance equipment to eliminate terrorist groups across the country.

• September 8, 2025
President Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima
President Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the armed forces to review security operations in the fight against terrorist groups.

This, according to him, includes the deployment of advanced military hardware and surveillance equipment to eliminate terrorist groups across the country.

In his condolence message on Monday, Mr Shettima expressed his deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in the Darajamal community, Bama LGA.

Mr Shettima described the incident as a profound loss to both the state and the nation.

“I extend my heartfelt condolences to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the people of Borno, 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,” the vice-president stated.

Mr Shettima expressed confidence in the armed forces’ capacity to overcome the security challenges facing the state.

He cited Mr Tinubu’s approval for the acquisition of additional drones and his directive for all security agencies to intensify and review their operational strategies. The vice-president highlighted the federal government’s consideration of establishing state police.

Mr Shettima restated the president’s position that security challenges in some states require specialised units that understand local terrain and culture and can effectively network at the grassroots level.

He offered prayers for the bereaved families and assured both the state government and affected families of continued federal government support in addressing the security situation.

(NAN)

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