President Goodluck Jonathan has directed all security agencies in the
country to launch what he called a full-scale investigation into the blast that
occurred at the Central Mosque in Kano.
He asked them to leave no stone unturned until all terror agents across
the country are apprehended and prosecuted.
Jonathan gave the directive in a statement by his Special Adviser on
Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, in which he described the Kano incident
as a heinous attack.
In the face of the attacks however, the President called on all
Nigerians not to despair “in this moment of great trial in our nation’s
history.”
He asked them to remain united to confront the common enemy. He appealed
to them to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies to win the
on-going war against terror.
The statement read, “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan extends heartfelt
condolences to the people and Government of Kano State over the heinous attack
on the Central Mosque in Kano, earlier today.
“He commiserates with all the families who lost their loved ones. 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.”
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