President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the
terrorist attack and killing of a British soldier, Fusiliers in the
Woolwich area of London, United Kingdom; and strongly condemns this
unfortunate incident.
Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment was savagely attacked and killed on an open street yesterday.
Sending his condolences to British Prime Minister David Cameron and
the British people, Mr. Jonathan described the incident as a “senseless
and barbaric act.”
He said that a terrorist attack anywhere is an attack on the way of
life of all free nations and must be collectively condemned by all
persons irrespective of race, ethnicity or religion.
“It is in this spirit that the Nigerian government is partnering
with the British Government, as well as all other stakeholder sovereigns
to stand up to and fight terrorism and extremism in whatever guise or
pretense it chooses to present itself,” he said in a statement signed by
a spokesman.
“President Jonathan recognizes that each environment presents its
own unique challenges and peculiarities and [that while] actions taken
by affected nations may differ, yet the resolve to confront and defeat
this threat should never be in doubt.”
Taking the opportunity to comment on the challenge of Boko Haram,
President Jonathan said that Nigerians are collectively resolute about
the need to protect the freedoms that define our existence and
inter-relationships at home and overseas.
“Our recent past tells us that when we pull together, this common
enemy and threat will eventually be defeated,” the statement concluded.
By SaharaReporters, New York
source:saharareporters.com
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