Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is in a state of mourning.

The presidential aspirant took to his Twitter page to express his sadness… “I received with great concern, news of yet another attack in Borno with scores killed and many injured.”

”My prayers and thoughts are with families of the deceased and injured even as I convey my deepest condolences over this needless loss of lives.”

I received with great concern, news of yet another attack in Borno with scores killed and many injured. My prayers and thoughts are with families of the deceased and injured even as I convey my deepest condolences over this needless loss of lives.https://t.co/tUeqQqt7SL

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) June 17, 2018

This is coming after reports that no fewer than 20 persons died and 48 others injured in a massive explosion that rocked Damboa, Borno State on Sunday June 17th, 2018.