Zulum condemns Maiduguri explosions, calls for calm, vigilance

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Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has condemned explosions in Maiduguri, Nigeria, calling the attacks despicable and cowardly for targeting civilians during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Zulum issued his statement from Saudi Arabia where he is performing the Lesser Hajj, urging residents to remain calm and vigilant. The blasts raise fresh concerns about security in the northeastern Nigerian city long affected by Boko Haram insurgency.

Zulum, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, described the attack as despicable, cruel, and cowardly, targeting innocent people in the holy month of Ramadan. The post Zulum condemns Maiduguri explosions, calls for calm, vigilance appeared first on Vanguard News.