Osinbajo speaks on bombing of Adamawa mosque

Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Vice President, has reacted to the latest bomb attack in Adamawa State.

Recall that many were feared dead as bomb exploded in a mosque at Mubi town in Adamawa, on Tuesday.

In his reaction, Osinbajo described the attack as tragic and condemnable.

A statement by Osinbajo’s spokesperson, Laolu Akande said law enforcement operatives had been directed to beef up security in the affected areas.

The statement sent to DAILY POST reads, “The Federal Government is shocked and outraged by the suicide bomb attacks on a Mosque and a Market in Mubi, Adamawa State, today, May 1, 2018. This desecration of a place of worship by criminals is tragic and condemnable.

“Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, expresses condolences to the victims and their families, and to the Government and people of Adamawa State.

“The Vice President has been in touch with the State Governor Bindow Umaru Jibrilla, and has also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to ensure the speedy and adequate provision of medical supplies and relief materials to the victims.

“He also expresses the gratitude of the Federal Government to the rescue workers and medical personnel who attended to the victims.

“Security agencies have been directed to immediately take steps to beef up security in Mubi and environs, especially markets and places of worship. The agencies are also working to apprehend the criminals behind this act and bring them to justice.”

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