Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday arrived in Lagos to brief President Bola Tinubu on the security situation in Maiduguri, Borno.
Shettima’s visit follows his trip to Maiduguri at the instance of the president, where he conducted an on-the-spot assessment after multiple bomb explosions in the city.
The vice president is expected to update the president on his findings, including engagements with affected families, community leaders, and relevant authorities during the condolence visit.
NAN reports that Maiduguri was recently rocked by multiple bomb blasts by suspected Boko Haram terrorists, resulting in several casualties and injuries.
Thereafter, the vice president is expected to lead serving governors on a visit to the president on Sunday afternoon.
The meeting is expected to felicitate with the president on Eid-el-Fitr and discuss strengthening inter-governmental collaboration in addressing emerging security threats and improving rapid response mechanisms across the country.
The strategic meeting underscores the administration’s commitment to proactive engagement and continuous monitoring of security developments in the country.
