Terror attacks in Paris last night claimed the lives of more than 120 innocent. Even as ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has come out to condemn the unfortunate incident.
A statement released by Presidential spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, reads
President Muhammadu Buhari has 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.