Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has declared that the Federal Government will not allow terrorists to seize or occupy any part of the country following renewed insurgent attacks in Borno State.
His statement comes amid a new wave of violence in parts of the North-East, including kidnappings and attacks on military formations in several communities.
Reacting to the incidents, Shettima said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had already directed the immediate mobilisation of Nigeria’s security forces to confront the attackers and restore stability in the affected areas.
The Vice President described the recent attacks as a painful reminder that insurgency remains a threat but insisted the government would not allow the situation to undermine Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
According to him, the Federal Government has begun deploying additional tactical assets and intelligence-driven reinforcements to support ongoing military operations in the North-East.
“The Federal Government will not tolerate any sanctuary for those who seek to displace our people or occupy an inch of Nigerian soil,” Shettima said.
Reports indicate that insurgents launched coordinated assaults on several locations in the state, including Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok, while residents in Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area were abducted during the attacks.
International reports also indicate that hundreds of people, including women and children, may have been kidnapped in the Ngoshe attack, highlighting the continuing security challenges in the region.
The Nigerian military reportedly repelled some of the assaults, though casualties were recorded among security personnel during the confrontations with insurgents.
Shettima expressed sympathy for families who lost loved ones during the attacks and praised the efforts of Nigerian troops battling insurgency in the region.
He also assured that those responsible for the violence would be pursued and brought to justice.
The Vice President commended the resilience of residents and the leadership of Borno State under Governor Babagana Zulum, noting that the fight against terrorism requires sustained cooperation between the federal government, local authorities and security agencies.
Borno State remains the epicentre of the insurgency involving extremist groups such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province.
Although Nigerian forces have reclaimed many territories previously held by insurgents, attacks and kidnappings continue to occur in remote communities across the North-East.
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