Donald Trump has condemned the recent bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State, calling the attacks a “total disaster” and criticizing Nigeria’s leadership. In a post on Truth Social, he wrote:
“The situation in Nigeria is a TOTAL DISASTER. Massive, coordinated suicide bombings tonight in Maiduguri. A hospital, a major market, the post office—all hit! Many innocent people killed. This is what happens when you have NO LEADERSHIP and open borders for terrorists! While his country is in a state of NATIONAL EMERGENCY, President Tinubu is currently in the UK on a State Visit.
Unbelievable! Shaking hands and having fancy dinners while his people are being blown up? I don’t think so! Prime Minister Starmer should tell him to get on a plane and GO HOME IMMEDIATELY. You don’t stay abroad during a crisis like this.
A real leader is on the ground with the military and the people, not cutting ribbons in London. Nigeria is a great country with wonderful people, but they are being let down by a government that isn’t focused on STRENGTH and SECURITY.
Close the borders, find the terrorists, and PROTECT YOUR CITIZENS. Everything else can wait. TRUTH!”
The attacks struck multiple locations in Maiduguri, including a hospital, a major market, and a post office, killing at least 23 people and injuring over 100. Security authorities suspect suicide bombers were behind the coordinated assaults, though no group has claimed responsibility. Trump’s remarks criticized President Bola Tinubu for being abroad on a UK state visit during the crisis, insisting that true leadership requires being present on the ground to address emergencies and protect citizens.
