President Jonathan Speaks On Kano Central Mosque Bombing

Posted by Iyinoluwa on Sat 29th Nov, 2014 - tori.ng

President Goodluck Jonathan has spoken on the bomb attack on the Kano Central Mosque. He condemns this bombing and urges Nigerians not to despair as he would get to the root of the matter. The President called for relief agencies and medical personnel to come to the aid of the victims. He also commiserated with those who were affected.

President Goodluck Jonathan has spoken on the bomb attack on the Kano Central Mosque. He condemns this bombing and urges Nigerians not to despair as he would get to the root of the matter.

In a statement yesterday through the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, the President called for relief agencies and medical personnel to come to the aid of the victims. He also commensurated with those who were affected.

The statement said:

The president calls on relief agencies and medical personnel to deploy every possible effort to assist the injured, and the general public to heed the call for the donation of blood by the hospitals where the injured are being treated.

“The president has further directed the security agencies to launch a full-scale investigation and to leave no stone unturned until all agents of terror undermining the right of every citizen to life and dignity, are tracked down and brought to justice.

“The president reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestation is a despicable and unjustifiable threat to our society. He reiterates the determination of the government to continue to take every step to put an end to the reprehensible acts of all groups and persons involved in acts of terrorism.

“President Jonathan calls on all Nigerians not to despair in this moment of great trial in our nation’s history but to remain united to confront the common enemy.

The President is confident that no terrorist act against fellow citizens will destroy the Nigerian spirit to remain positive, resolute and united in the quest for lasting peace and security in the country. He appeals to all Nigerians to remain vigilant and cooperate actively with our security agencies to win the on-going war against terror.”

The bombing on the Kano Central Mosque was caused by suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers who detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at the mosque during the Juma'at prayers. As worshippers tried to scamper for safety, some gunmen opend fire on them. The number of deaths is officially put at 35 while those injured are said to be over 100.