President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the news of the terrorist attack on the University of Maiduguri on Monday morning. In a statement signed by Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari condemns the terror attack and expressed sympathy and condolences to the University Community, families of the victims and people of Borno State. Read full statement below…


"President Muhammadu Buhari strongly condemns the terrorist attack Monday morning at a mosque in the University of Maiduguri. . PMB expresses sympathy & heartfelt condolences to the University Community, families of the victims & the govt & people of Borno State.

PMB believes that this appalling attack on a revered place of worship shows that the perpetrators have no true understanding of Islam, adding that their despicable acts of terrorism are cowardly, criminal, unjustifiable & punishable before God & the laws of the land.

The President reassures communities in Borno and others in the North eastern part of the country that his administration will continue to ensure that terrorism never triumphs over peace-loving Nigerians.

He reaffirms the need for Nigerians to remain more vigilant even as the security agencies continue to use all means at their disposal to combat the remnants of  insurgents and their sponsors.


President Buhari wishes those injured in the attack a speedy and full recovery, and comfort for families of the dead," the statement said.