A daring attack by the Boko Haram terrorist group on the University of Maiduguri, Borno state left four persons, including a University Professor dead.
The attack occurred in the early hours of Monday morning and comes weeks after Nigeria’s federal government declared that Boko Haram had been comprehensively defeated.
President Buhari took to his Twitter page to react to Monday’s attack and branded Boko Haram a ‘godless group’.
I received the sad news of the terrorist attack on the University of Maiduguri this morning.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) January 16, 2017
My heartfelt condolences go to the University Community, the families of the victims, and the Govt and people of Borno State.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) January 16, 2017
Boko Haram is a godless group; with no true understanding of Islam. Their actions are cowardly, and punishable before God and by our laws.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) January 16, 2017
Once again, my condolences to the families of the victims. And I wish the injured speedy & full recovery. Nigeria will triumph over terror!
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) January 16, 2017
Let us all continue to be vigilant in our communities,even as our security agencies combat the remnants of the insurgents and their sponsors
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) January 16, 2017