As reported by Sahara reporters, the suicide attacks that rocked Gwoza have left the nation reeling. President Bola Tinubu didn't hold back in his condemnation, thundering, "These are the desperate acts of cowards, and they will be met with justice." You could hear the anger in his voice as he vowed to "hunt down those who brought this horror and ensure they face the consequences of their evil deeds."
Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar struck a more somber tone, warning that the government must not allow the northeast to "descend into terrorism and violence" again. But he also placed blame on the authorities, accusing them of "complacency" in the face of the Boko Haram threat. Over in the US, the Mission in Nigeria described the bombings as "heinous acts that show disregard for life," pledging to help Nigeria "eradicate this extremism." Amnesty International was just as unsparing, branding the attacks "vicious and unlawful" and demanding that Boko Haram "end its terror against civilians."
The coordinated nature of the strikes, carried out by four female suicide bombers, was a chilling reminder of Boko Haram's persistent threat. In the aftermath, both Tinubu and Abubakar struck a resolute tone. The president vowed to "crush those who disrupt the peace of our nation," while Abubakar feared the hard-won gains against Boko Haram were now "in jeopardy." This tragedy has reignited the national conversation around the fight against terrorism in the northeast, and there is a palpable sense of determination to confront this scourge head-on.