President Goodluck Jonathan
has expressed shock at the terrorist attack and killing of a British soldier,
Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in the
Woolwich area of London, United Kingdom; and strongly condemns this unfortunate
incident, presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati said in a statement on Thursday.
In the statement, Mr Abati
said President Jonathan “conveys his sincere condolences to the British Prime
Minister David Cameron and the British people over this senseless and barbaric
act, and shares their grief at this moment.”
According to the statement
President Jonathan said “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 pretence it chooses to present itself.
“President Jonathan
recognizes that each environment presents its own unique challenges and
peculiarities and actions taken by affected nations may differ, yet the resolve
to confront and defeat this threat should never be in doubt.
“President Jonathan says
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.”
Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) May 23, 2013
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