President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deep condolences to the government and people of Yobe State following the killing of 87 residents by the terrorist group, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The attack, which took place in the town of Mafa and surrounding villages in Tarmuwa Local Government Area, has been described as a tragic loss for the community.
ISWAP claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement on Tuesday, citing retaliation for the community’s cooperation with Nigerian security agencies. The group warned the residents, stating, “The soldiers of the Caliphate will not harm you, nor threaten you… until you have arrogantly raised yourselves to a position in which you believe that your hands will reach our brothers with harm.”
In response, President Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, condemned the killings as “an atrocious and cowardly act of terror” committed by a “degraded group of criminals.” He assured the people of Yobe State that the government would ensure the perpetrators are brought to 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. The President extends his condolences to the bereaved families and prays for the repose of the souls of the deceased and the speedy recovery of the wounded,” the statement read.
President Tinubu vowed that those responsible for the heinous act will face justice, reinforcing his commitment to the security and safety of all Nigerians.