JUST IN: Northern senators react to lethal Maiduguri blasts

The Northern Senators Discussion board has expressed shock over the bomb explosions that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

The explosions occurred on Monday night after Iftar and claimed 23 lives and left a number of others injured.

In a press release issued on Monday by its chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua the discussion board prolonged condolences to the federal government and other people of Borno state.

A part of the assertion learn: “We, the Northern Senators Discussion board, are shocked and saddened by the devastating bomb explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday night after Iftar, claiming valuable lives and injuring many. We lengthen our heartfelt condolences to the federal government and other people of Borno State.

“The Senators are with you in these attempting moments, standing in solidarity with the households of the victims and the individuals of Maiduguri.

“We guarantee you that every part might be executed by the Federal Authorities to make sure that the individuals regain confidence within the Metropolis.

“We additionally name on all Nigerians to stay calm and assist the efforts of the safety businesses to convey the perpetrators to justice.”