Residents of Jiddari Polo in Maiduguri, Borno capital, are currently running for cover following an attack launched by Boko Haram fighters, The attack happened hours after President Muhammadu Buhari paid a condolence visit.
The attack happened hours after President Muhammadu Buhari paid a condolence visit to the people of the state over the killing of 30 persons on Sunday, TheCable reports.
During the visit, President Buhari assured the residents of Borno that military will work hard to ensure adequate security.
“I assure all Nigerians that we are taking steps to ensure improvement in security, nationwide. In Borno the military will work harder to deal with the insurgents. I am also appealing to community leaders and the populace to give our troops the intelligence and cooperation needed”, Buhari said.
I assure all Nigerians that we are taking steps to ensure improvement in security, nationwide. In Borno the military will work harder to deal with the insurgents. I am also appealing to community leaders and the populace to give our troops the intelligence and cooperation needed. pic.twitter.com/EKUGL0k6ik
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) February 12, 2020
