President Jonathan Condemns Bauchi Bomb Attack And Mass Killings In Kaduna

President Jonathan Condemns Bauchi Bomb Attack And Mass Killings In Kaduna

President Jonathan has condemned the mass killing of innocent souls in Kaduna state and the bomb attack in Borno state by the latest Boko haram sects.

 

 The President reacted to the latest massacre by the sects in a statement through his Special Adviser to President, Reuben Abati.

 

Read the State House press release below

 

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan condemns Friday night's bombing in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi State and the recent mass killings in Southern Kaduna.

The President commiserates with all the families who lost loved ones in the heinous attacks and extends his heartfelt sympathies to all those who suffered injuries or lost their properties during the wanton assaults on Bauchi and Kaduna States.

President Jonathan reassures the people of Bauchi and Kaduna State that the Federal Government will continue to take all necessary action to apprehend the perpetrators of the dastardly attacks and restore the fullest possible  security to all parts of the country.

The President directs all relevant federal government agencies to continue to speedily make emergency medical and relief assistance available to all those who were either injured or displaced by recent bombings and attacks. 

He urges all Nigerians to give maximum support and cooperation to the Armed Forces and security agencies who continue to work incessantly to end the menace of insecurity in the country within the shortest possible time.

Reuben Abati

 

Special Adviser to President

(Media & Publicity)

The boko haram insurgents in the morning of today, June 29 carried out a massive attack in Kautikari and some other villages of Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State.

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On June 24, it was reported that the dreaded Boko Haram sects launched a bloody attack in Sanga LGA area of the state slaughtering at least 38 people, mostly women and children.

Hours after the attack on Sanga LGA, a fresh attack was carried out in Kobin village of the same area, killing at least 20 people.

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