Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the survivors and families of the Gworza area suicide bombing attacks in Borno State, describing the scene as “pathetic”.
According to Vanguard, the Vice President made this known immediately after meeting and commiserating with victims of the attack at the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri.
The Vice President conveyed the condolences of President Bola Tinubu to the Borno State government and the people of Gwoza.
Senator Shettima, who made a personal donation to all the victims of the attacks and condoled with the families of those killed by the multiple explosions, said the heart of the President is with them.
According to him, “The heart of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is with the victims and he specifically instructed us to come and offer our condolences and commiserations to the victims of this incident.
“We are here with the Director General of NEMA, with the Minister of Agriculture, with the Minister of Transportation and, of course, the Chief Whip of the Senate, a son of the soil from Gwoza, who was here since yesterday (Sunday), and the Acting Governor.
“They have been working round the clock to provide succor and support to the victims.
“It was a very pathetic scene. Our hearts go out to the victims. So far, we have recorded 32 deaths; 42 of those injured were brought in from Gwoza and about 14 have been discharged, while about 26 are currently receiving attention.”
