Presidency

Terrorists’ attacks: My thoughts are with bereaved families — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathised with citizens who lost their loved ones in different attacks across the country.

The President, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said his “thoughts are with the bereaved families”.

He equally extended his condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the recent terrorist attacks in Sokoto, Kaduna, and Plateau states.

READ ALSO: Soyinka, Falana: Senators’ plan to impeach Buhari, good move

While condemning the attacks, Buhari assured the states government that he would give them the necessary support, saying he has instructed the security agencies to deal with the assailants.

“I condemn these barbaric attacks on the country. I wish to assure the states of all possible support from the government of the federation.

“My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly,” the President said.

The Star

Ayodele Ojo

Recent Posts

Army urges calm as shooting exercise begins in Kaduna

The Nigerian Army has called on residents of Kaduna to remain calm ahead of a…

49 minutes ago

Oil price rises above $115/bbl after Iran’s attacks on Middle East energy facilities

Oil prices rose on Thursday, March 19, 2016, with benchmark Brent rising to its highest…

1 hour ago

Messi scores 900th career goal

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi scored the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday. However,…

2 hours ago

2027: Akeredolu’s wife joins Labour Party in Imo, declares senatorial ambition

Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has joined the Labour Party and declared…

2 hours ago

Stock market reverses bullish run as investors lose N900bn

The Nigerian stock market closed the week on a negative note on Wednesday, March 18,…

3 hours ago

UCL: Salah makes history as Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern, Atletico reach quarter-finals

Barcelona thrashed Newcastle United 7-2 to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Liverpool…

3 hours ago

This website uses cookies.