President Jonathan Condemns Jos Bomb Blasts
Jos Bombing scene
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has strongly condemned the bomb blast that occurred this afternoon at Terminus market in Jos, Plateau state, describing the perpetrators of this tragic act as cruel and evil.
While extending his heartfelt sympathies to the affected families and persons, President Jonathan directed all relevant agencies to mobilize support and relief efforts in aid of the victims.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Dr. Reuben Abati, President Jonathan once again assured Nigerians that the government is fully committed to winning the war against terrorism.
He said his administration will not be intimidated by the atrocities of “enemies of human progress and civilization.”
He also thanked the international community on the success of the recent summit on the security situation in the country, hosted by French President, Francois Hollande, in Paris, while also reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to the implementation of the resolutions reached by the summit, in addition to existing measures already being taken by the administration to combat terrorism and ensure the safety of lives.
Among the resolutions of the summit are:
- Every necessary measure should be taken to find the schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram militants from Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State on April 14.
- Nigeria and other countries in the sub-region will continue to co-operate and co-ordinate efforts to combat the Boko Haram menace.
- The Heads of State have agreed that each country will contribute one battalion of troops to the international force set up to patrol the border areas, in line with the Resolution of the Lake Chad Basin Commission. France, United States of America and the United Kingdom will extend technical assistance to achieve this objective.
- The countries will come together to put in place an effective border management regime.
- No effort will be spared to stop the proliferation of small arms and light weapons and the supply of arms and equipment made available to terrorists.
Source: Legit.ng
