Buhari Condoles Chad, Borno Twin Bomb Attacks

President Muhammadu Buhari, has extended his condolences to the
President and people of the Republic of Chad in a telephone call,
following the twin suicide bombings which took place in the
country’s capital on Monday, killing 23 people and leaving over
100 injured, a Chadian Police blamed the attack on Boko Haram militants.

According to a statement released by his Senior Special
Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu,
President Buhari also condoled the people and government of Borno
State over the loss of over 60 lives from explosion triggered by
abandoned explosives in Monguno town.

”Chad has been on the front-line of the regional fight against the
Boko Haram terrorists.

”They have stood by us through the worst and most difficult times
of the challenges we have faced with terrorism. You also have our
support during this difficult time,” President Buhari said.

The President also added that it was sad and pitiful that the
terrorists had extended their brutal cowardice to the neighbouring
country, expressing hope that it was only a matter of time before the
insurgents would be flushed out and dealt with.

He assured the people of Borno State of his administration’s
commitment to degrade the insurgency which had necessitated the
relocation of the command centre of the military to Maiduguri.

“Crushing Boko Haram will remain a priority of my government,”
Buhari added.