17:22 18/06/2015
Lagos - President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed
condolences to the people of Chad, following Monday’s twin suicide
bombings which took place in the country’s capital.
The attacks in N’Djamena left some 23 people dead and more than 100 in injured.
Following
the attack blamed on the Boko Haram terror group, Buhari has telephoned
Chad President Idriss Deby, offering his condolences.
“Chad has
been on the frontline of the regional fight against the Boko Haram
terrorists,” President Buhari is quoted in a statement by his
spokesperson.
“They
have stood by us through the worst and most difficult times of the
challenges we have faced with terrorism. You also have our support
during this difficult time.”
He added that it was sad and pitiful
that the terrorists had extended their brutal attacks to the
neighbouring country, but expressed hope that it was only a matter of
time before the insurgents would be flushed out and dealt with.
The
President also consoled the people and government of Borno State over
the loss of over 60 lives from explosion triggered by abandoned
explosives in Monguno town.
He assured the people of Borno state
of the commitment of his administration to degrade the insurgency which
had necessitated the relocation of the command centre of the military to
its hotbed.
“Crushing Boko Haram will remain a priority of my government,” Buhari said.
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