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.
He 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.
President Jonathan notes that 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
pretense 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)
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