We’re ‘Shocked’ By Adamawa Mosque Bombing – Presidency

The Presidency has said it is ‘shocked and outraged’ by the suicide bombing that rocked a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa State, on Tuesday.

In a series of tweets on the official Twitter handle of the Presidency (NGRPresident), Vice President Yemi Osinbajo described the attack as “a desecration of a place of worship’’.

The attackers, suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect, had reportedly also bombed a market in the community.

Osinbajo condoled with the families of victims of the attack and the Government of Adamawa State.

The statement by the Presidency reads partly: ‘‘The Federal Government is shocked and outraged by the suicide bomb attacks on a Mosque and a Market in Mubi, Adamawa State, today, May 1, 2018. This desecration of a place of worship by criminals is tragic and condemnable.

‘‘Vice President Prof. Osinbajo expresses condolences to the victims and their families, and to the Government and people of Adamawa State.

‘‘The Vice President has been in touch with the State Governor Bindow Umaru Jibrilla, and has also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to ensure the speedy and adequate provision of medical supplies and relief materials to the victims.

‘‘He also expresses the gratitude of the Federal Government to the rescue workers and medical personnel who attended to the victims.

‘‘Security agencies have been directed to immediately take steps to beef up security in Mubi and environs, especially markets and places of worship. The agencies are also working to apprehend the criminals behind this act and bring them to justice.’’