The Defence Head Quarters has described the recent bombings in Borno State as Nigeria receding into a state of war.
This was revealed in a statement by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, while re-enacting the gory incidents that led to the loss of lives in the Gworza Local Government Area of Borno State over the weekend.
According to Buba who described the terror attacks as comprising of multiple Person Bourne Improvised Explosive Device ( PBIED), otherwise known as suicide bombings, all the attacks took place on Saturday, 29 June 2024.
Buba said the armed forces view every life lost as a result of the ongoing war, whether civilian or military, as an immense tragedy. Accordingly, the army called on citizens to stand united, remain vigilant, and continue to support efforts of the armed forces, to ensure a secure and peaceful future.