Borno mosque attack: Places of worship must never be targets of violence — Gov Radda

Katsina Affirm Governor and Chairman of the North-West Governors’ Forum, Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed deep sorrow over the contemporary attack on worshippers at a mosque in Borno Affirm.

Radda described the incident as a cruel and mindless act towards innocent voters who were engaged in cherish, stressing that areas of prayer must never be targets of violence.

In an announcement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the governor mentioned the attack resulted in the loss of lives and left several others injured, plunging families and communities into mourning.

In line with him, every life lost represents a grieving family and a traumatised neighborhood, noting that mosques, churches and other areas of cherish need to remain sanctuaries of peace and reflection.

The governor mentioned the incident highlights the urgent need to protect efforts in the wrestle towards terrorism and violent extremism at some stage in the nation.

He urged security agencies to intensify operations, beef up intelligence gathering and be definite that those to blame for the attack are dropped at justice.

Radda furthermore is known as on Nigerians to live united and vigilant, stressing that nationwide unity is foremost in confronting insecurity.

He reaffirmed the commitment of Northern governors to continue working with the Federal Authorities to present a take to security and give protection to lives and property.

The governor prolonged condolences to Borno Affirm Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, the manager and contributors of the direct, along with the families of the victims.

He prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for the short recovery of those injured.