United Nations Secretary-General, Ban ki-Moon, has expressed shock and sadness over the bomb explosion that killed over 89 people in Abuja on Monday. The UN chief in a statement on Monday offered his condolences to the bereaved families and to those injured. The Secretary General strongly condemned all indiscriminate killings and acts of violent extremism. He added that the perpetrators of the attack, and those responsible for the continuing brutal attacks in the northeast of the country, must be brought to justice.
Also, the Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, has condemned Monday’s bomb blast in Nyanya. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja by the Canadian Embassy, Baird said such terrorist attack, should not go unpunished. The statement quoted him as saying, “Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms this cowardly terrorist attack during rush hour at a busy bus station in Abuja. “On behalf of all Canadians, we extend our sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the innocent victims of this attack. “Such brutal acts of terror cannot be allowed to go unpunished. Canada reaffirms its support to Nigeria as it combats terrorism.”
Also, the British Foreign Secretary, Mr. William Hague, has also condemned the attack and pledged UK continued support for Nigeria. Hague, in a statement signed by the Head of Press and Public Affairs, British High Commission, Abuja, Robert Fitzpatrick, stated, “I was deeply saddened to hear of the bomb explosion in the east of Abuja. I unreservedly condemn those responsible and hope they are swiftly brought to justice. “I offer the British government’s deepest condolences to the bereaved and those who have suffered injury. We will continue to work closely with the Nigerian government to help them tackle the threat from terrorism.”
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