The Presidency on Monday evening reacted to the
killing of over 30 school children in Potiskum,
Yobe State, by a suspected Boko Haram suicide
bomber who exploded a bomb as students
gathered for a Monday morning assembly.
A statement released by the Presidential
spokesman, Reuben Abati stated that “President
Goodluck Jonathan extends heartfelt
commiserations to the Government and people of
Yobe state on the death of many students in a
bomb attack on Potiskum earlier today”.
President Jonathan also conveyed his deepest
sympathies to parents of the school pupils who
lost their lives in the blast, noting that it was a
“heinous attack”.
The statement further read that “The President
condemns the dastardly murder of the students
on their school’s assembly ground as they
prepared to begin another week of study in
pursuit of a better life for themselves and their
families.
“He assures the grieving parents and people of
Yobe state that no matter how long it takes, the
Federal Government will ensure that all those
responsible for the senseless murder of so many
promising youngsters and the continuing acts of
terrorism across the country are brought to
justice and made to pay for their atrocious
crimes.
President Jonathan further assured citizens of the
country that “in spite of seeming setbacks, his
administration remains fully committed to
winning the war against insurgency and terrorism.
Nigeria “will ultimately overcome the current
security challenges imposed by domestic
terrorists and their foreign allies, with the
dedication of its Armed Forces and national
security agencies” the statement read, calling for
the support of all patriotic citizens.
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