By Danjuma Amodu | March 17, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has directed all service chiefs to move to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, following a surge in terrorist attacks in the state.
The directive was made known in a statement signed by the President on Tuesday, following Monday’s bomb attacks that claimed the lives of at least 23 people.
The attacks, reportedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram members, have raised concerns about the security situation in the region.
President Tinubu assured that the Nigerian military is winning the war against the insurgents, revealing that he had approved additional equipment and operational support to enhance their capabilities during a security meeting with leaders of security and intelligence agencies last week.
“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,” the President added, as the nation mourns the loss of lives in the recent terror strikes.
The recent surge in terrorist attacks in Borno State, particularly in Maiduguri, is part of the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency that has plagued the region for over a decade. Boko Haram, a militant Islamist group, has been responsible for numerous attacks on civilians, government officials, and security forces in Nigeria and neighbouring countries.
The group has been known to carry out bombings, shootings, and kidnappings, often targeting vulnerable populations such as women and children. The recent attacks in Maiduguri are likely an attempt by the group to regain a foothold in the region and disrupt the government’s efforts to stabilize the area.
President Bola Tinubu’s directive for service chiefs to move to Maiduguri is seen as a show of commitment to addressing the security challenges in the region and reassuring the affected communities of the government’s resolve to protect them. The move is also expected to boost the morale of security forces and enhance their operational effectiveness in the fight against Boko Haram.
