The federal government of Nigeria has ordered that security be beefed up around places of worship and markets in the Northeast of the country following a twin suicide blast in Mubi, Adamawa state.
Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said the the federal government was shocked and outraged by the suicide bomb attacks on a mosque and a market in Mubi, Adamawa State on 1 May.
“This desecration of a place of worship by criminals is tragic and condemnable,” Osinbajo said in a statement by his spokesperson, Laolu Akande.
Osinbajo expressed condolences to the victims and their families, and to the government and people of Adamawa State.
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“The Vice President has been in touch with the state governor, Bindow Umaru Jibrilla, and has also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to ensure the speedy and adequate provision of medical supplies and relief materials to the victims.
He also expressed the gratitude of the Federal Government to the rescue workers and medical personnel who attended to the victims.
“Security agencies have been directed to immediately take steps to beef up security in Mubi and environs, especially markets and places of worship.
“The agencies are also working to apprehend the criminals behind this act and bring them to justice,” the statement read.
Today’s suicide bomb attacks in Mubi,Adamawa State, targeting a Mosque and Market, are tragic & despicable. Our sympathies go to the victims, their families, the Govt & people of Adamawa. Our special gratitude to all the rescue workers & medical personnel who attended to victims.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) May 1, 2018
