…Commiserates with Families of Victims of Bomb Blast
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ has expressed a deep sense of grief following the recent bomb blast which occurred in three locations in Gwoza Community in Borno State.
The group while describing the incident as an unfortunate development enjoined families of victims to take heart.
In a statement by the National Chairperson of the association, Hajia Aisha Ibrahim, signed by Wasila Ladan, National Secretary, NAWOJ commiserated with the Government and people of Borno State.
The association tasked the Federal, State and local governments on more effort at strengthening security in states ravaged by insurgency.
“To say the least, this is a sad development. The people of Borno state have been enjoying a tranquil and peaceful state in recent times, until this despicable incident that occurred on Saturday, 29th of June, 2024 which reportedly claimed the lives of over 18 persons with about 48 injured.” The National Chairperson
stated.
She assured the affected families of continuous prayers as they mourned while praying for the peaceful repose of the souls of the dead.
“May Allah comfort those who lost loved ones and friends, grant those injured a quick recovery and total healing.”
She also prayed that the people of Gwoza community and Borno state at large enjoyed peace and prosperity in abundance going forward.
