President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive review of military operations aimed at eliminating terrorist groups nationwide.

This directive includes reassessing the deployment of advanced military hardware and surveillance equipment.

The President’s order follows a recent terrorist attack in the Darajamal community of Borno State, which claimed numerous lives.

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima extended his condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the attack, reiterating President Tinubu’s directives to the Armed Forces “to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware and surveillance equipment to eliminate terrorist groups across the country.”

However, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, visited the community on Saturday to express his sympathy to the families of the victims, who included both civilians and soldiers killed on Friday night.

Shettima described the incident as a “profound loss to both the state and the nation” in his condolence message.

He said: “I extend my heartfelt condolences to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the people of Borno State, and the Nigerian military over the tragic loss of our compatriots. These deaths have left the entire nation in collective grief, but we are confident that justice will be served for the bereaved families.”

The Vice President expressed confidence in the Armed Forces’ ability to overcome the security challenges facing the state, citing President Tinubu’s approval for the acquisition of additional drones and his directive to security agencies to intensify and review their operational strategies.

Shettima also noted that the Federal Government is considering the establishment of state police, stressing President Tinubu’s view that security challenges in some states require specialized units familiar with local terrain and culture, capable of operating effectively at the grassroots level.

He offered prayers for the bereaved families and assured the state government and affected communities of the Federal Government’s continued support in the fight against insecurity.