26th August, 2011
President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned Fridayâ€
The President, in a statement by Reuben Abati, his spokesperson, described the attack of the UN building as “barbaric, senseless and cowardlyâ€.
He added that the attack“is a most despicable assault on the United Nationsâ€
President Jonathan also extends his sincere condolences to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-Moon and all members of the United Nations family who have lost loved ones in the heinous attack.
He reaffirmed Federal Governmentâ€
The President has also directed all relevant government agencies to assist in the search and rescue effort at the UN Building, and ordered heightened security across the Federal Capital Territory.
He urged all Nigerians to cooperate fully with the government in its efforts to expose the desperate elements who promote violence, terrorism and division in the country.
“While noting that by todayâ€
The President, according to the statement, also urged all Nigerians and foreigners resident in the country to go about their normal affairs with the full assurance that the Federal Government and its law enforcement agencies will continue working diligently to ensure the full protection of lives and property in the country.
By Oluokun Ayorinde/Abuja