Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni expressed condolences on Wednesday to the government and people of Borno State, as well as the families of those killed in the recent serial bomb explosions in Maiduguri, which took over 23 lives.
Buni’s deputy, Idi Gubana, represented him on a sympathy visit to the Borno State capital while he is currently attending the lesser Hajj (Umrah) in Mecca.
The governor expressed sympathy for those injured in the attacks, stating that innocent persons going about their regular duties had been victims of senseless violence.
In a message sent by his deputy, Buni called the occurrence tragic and unfortunate, emphasizing that Yobe State shares Borno’s grief.
“Our hearts bleed as innocent citizens, who were merely going about their lawful daily activities, have become victims of this senseless violence,” he said.
He urged Borno residents to remain vigilant and support security agencies with useful information.
““Security is a collective responsibility. We must remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious movements to the relevant authorities,” he added.
The governor, who reaffirmed the long-standing relationship between the two states, said the incident was a painful reminder of their shared reality.
“Borno and Yobe are one; whatever affects Borno equally affects Yobe,” he said.
While praising the federal government and security personnel for their continuous efforts to restore calm in the Northeast, Buni underlined that the recent attacks should not derail the gains accomplished thus far.
The Yobe State Government has donated N10 million to help impacted families as part of their efforts to support victims.
The Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Usman Kadafur, thanked the Yobe State delegation for their solidarity and support.
He highlighted that both states have similar security difficulties, especially with current military operations fighting rebels.
“Such operations often lead to the infiltration of insurgents into urban areas using improvised explosive devices,” he said.
Kadafur urged ongoing collaboration between the two states and their residents to combat the reoccurring attacks.
”We must continue to work together and support security agencies to find lasting solutions to these challenges,” said Mr. Obama.
He asked citizens to pray and unify in the face of insecurity, emphasizing the importance of collaborative effort for regional peace.
The Yobe delegation consisted of key government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, commissioners, special advisers, and aides.
