Following the “explosion at a scrap metal factory” in Kano State, President Bola Tinubu has expressed his sympathies to the families of those killed by the ugly incident on Saturday.
Five (5) of the fifteen (15) people affected by the explosion lost their lives.
Also, the President expressed “anguish” as he condemned the suicide bombing that occurred in Konduga, Borno State, at the weekend.
President Tinubu charged security agencies to increase their efforts and ensure the remnants of Boko Haram insurgents are wiped out, saying, their “diversionary tactic” is to launch attacks on “soft targets”.
Via X, Presidency Nigeria said: “President Bola Tinubu has expressed anguish over the suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State, at the weekend.
“The President mourned those who lost their lives, describing the attack as cowardly.
“He urged security agencies to double their efforts in routing remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents who resort to attacks on soft targets as a diversionary tactic.
“President Tinubu condoled with the Government and people of Borno State over the incident and directed the National Emergency Management Agency to support survivors.
“Meanwhile, the President has sympathised with the families of those killed or injured by an explosion on Saturday morning in Kano.
“The explosion at a scrap metal factory affected 15 people, with five of them losing their lives.
“President Tinubu stressed the importance of workplace safety measures and tasked relevant government institutions with investigating the incident.”
