Buhari Condoles Families Of Madagali Blast Victims, Describes Attack As Last Act By Terrorists

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Friday, December 9th, 2016

ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condolences to the families of victims of Friday twin bomb blasts in Madagali, Adamawa State which claimed over lives and injured several others.

The President in a statement by his SSA on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu condoled with the Government and people of the state over the unfortunate incident, assuring them that they were not alone as the rest of nation mourns the grave loss with them.

President Buhari restates that “putting an end to this senseless loss of innocent lives remains a top priority of this administration” adding that, “over the past few weeks, the Nigerian military have made significant advancements in an offensive aimed at slamming the final nail in the coffin of Boko Haram.”

According to him, “This latest attack is obviously an act of desperation, but the Nigerian military will neither be distracted nor relent.”

President Buhari urged Nigerians to be more vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity to the nearest security and law enforcement agency.

“The battle against terrorism is a joint effort involving all citizens, both government and governed. Together, Nigerians can and will defeat the evil that is called Boko Haram,” he declared.

The President prayed God would comfort the bereaved families in a way that only He could, while wishing the injured speedy recovery.