“Nigeria Will Not Succumb To Fear” – Tinubu Reacts To Borno Terror Attack, Sympathises With Victims
President Bola Tinubu has issued a strong response to the multiple bomb blasts that rocked Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday, March 16, 2026, asserting that the nation will not be intimidated by acts of terror.
In a statement he personally signed and released following the attacks, the President described the incident as “profoundly upsetting.” While expressing deep sympathy for the victims and their loved ones, he reassured the country “will not succumb to fear” under his watch.
“There is no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety. We will locate them, confront them, and completely defeat them,” the President insisted.
His statement is reproduced below…
The recent news from Maiduguri, Borno State, is profoundly upsetting. I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno during this challenging time.
I want to make it categorically clear that these acts of terror are the final desperate and frantic attempts by criminals and terrorist elements trying to instil and spread fear, as they are under constant pressure from our brave armed forces and security agencies operating in various theatres.
We will continue to intensify our efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be.
I must commend the courage and fighting spirit of our patriotic troops who successfully repelled the coordinated attacks by these terrorists on military positions in the state.
The Monday attacks were desperate acts of the evil-minded terrorist groups. Our gallant military and civilian task forces will curtail and put them down.
Just last weekend, during a security meeting with leaders of security and intelligence agencies, I approved additional equipment and operational support to enhance their capabilities. This effort is already in progress.
Additionally, I have directed security chiefs to move to Maiduguri to take charge of the situation. I have also directed the emergency agencies to provide proper care for the injured.
There is no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety. We will locate them, confront them, and completely defeat them.
Nigeria will not succumb to fear.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
President & Commander-in-Chief.
March 17, 2026
