The President strongly condemned the attack, describing it as an atrocious and cowardly act of terror by a diminished group of criminals. The assault, believed to have been carried out by suspected Boko Haram terrorists, claimed the lives of around 80 people, with many others still missing.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu expressed his deep sympathy for the government and people of Yobe State, offering condolences to the grieving families. He also prayed for the souls of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
Assuring the citizens of Yobe that justice will be served, the President stated that those responsible for this heinous act will inevitably face justice.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commiserates with the government and the people of Yobe over the tragic loss of lives at Mafa in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of the state. He extends his condolences to the bereaved families and condemns the killings as an atrocious and cowardly act of terror by a degraded group of criminals. The President prays for the repose of the souls of the deceased, a quick recovery for the wounded, and assures the people of Yobe State that the perpetrators of this sinister act will have an inevitable encounter with justice,” the statement reads.
