The United Kingdom and the United States of America have offered their deepest condolences to the victims of the cowardly bomb blast in Abuja which took the lives of 89 Nigerians.
William Hague, British Foreign Secretary, said: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the bomb explosion in the east of Abuja. I unreservedly condemn those responsible and hope they are swiftly brought to justice. I offer the British government’s deepest condolences to the bereaved and those who have suffered injury.”
Hague stated that the UK would continue to support the Federal Government in its war against terrorism in the country.
Also, United States State Department spokesperson, Jen Psaki told reporters, “We are outraged by this senseless act of violence against innocent civilians,” as she condemned the series of attacks on three villages in Borno State over the weekend.
“We continue to stand with the Nigerian government and people as they grapple with violent extremism,” she added.
She said the US government would continue to work with Nigeria and other neighbouring countries to stem the growing tide of Boko Haram. However she did admit that it was too early to say if Boko Haram was behind the attacks.