Press Statement: President Jonathan condemns bomb blasts in Kano

by Idoreyin Sampson

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The president has just released a statement on the bomb blast in Kano this evening. In the statement, signed by Reuben Abati, presidential spokesman, the president condemned in strong terms the attacks that reportedly claimed 20 lives and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fighting terrorism in the country.

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The statement read:

 

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has condemned in strong terms today’s bomb blasts in Kano. The President said the barbaric incident will not deter the Federal Government from its strong-willed determination to overcome those who do not mean well for this nation. He said the Federal Government will not be stampeded, for any reason whatsoever, into abandoning its unrelenting war against terrorists in the country.

President Jonathan reassured Nigerians and foreigners in the country that the Nigerian Government will continue to do all that is required to ensure the safety of lives and property, including continued collaboration with local and international partners and stakeholders to check the menace of terrorism.

President Jonathan commiserated with the victims of the Kano explosions, their families and friends, and assured the Kano State government of the Federal Government’s continued support.

REUBEN ABATI
Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) to the President
March 18, 2013

 

Comments (5)

  1. I just want 2 say dat d world is coming 2 an end.let he that has ear let him ear. For it is the sign of ending time,xtians should hold fast that which they have and Almighty shall see us through(AMEN)

  2. Its not enough to conderm the actions, we have to start to put things in place to secure lives. I cry for Nigeria.

  3. He who killed by bomb so shall he be kill unless he repent from his evil ways.

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