Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, whose country has suffered many terrorist attacks from Boko Haram insurgents, has condoled French president, Francois Hollande and the people over Friday’s attacks in Paris.
Buhari in a statement issued by Femi Adesina, his media adviser, said he received with great shock and profound sadness, news of the dastardly and heinous terrorist attacks on innocent civilians in Paris.
“On behalf of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Buhari conveys his heartfelt sympathy to President Francois Hollande and the people France.
“The President also extends sincere condolences to the families, relatives and friends of the unfortunate victims of the callous attacks.
“President Buhari totally condemns the barbaric attacks which constitute an unacceptable affront to all human values and civilized norms.
“As a country which has borne the terrible human cost of terrorist attacks, Nigeria stands in full solidarity with the government and people of France as they mourn those who have sadly lost their lives in the attack on Paris.
“President Buhari calls on all peace-loving nations of the world to intensify ongoing multilateral cooperation and collaborative actions aimed at bringing the scourge of international terrorism to a speedy end for the benefit of all nations.”