Pres. Jonathan condemns Bauchi bomb attack and mass killings in Kaduna

Read the State House press release below...

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan condemns Friday night's bombing in theBayan Gari area of Bauchi State and the recent mass killings in Southern Kaduna.

The President commiserates with all the families who lost loved ones in the heinous attacks and extends his heartfelt sympathies to all those who suffered injuries or lost their properties during the wanton assaults on Bauchi and Kaduna States.

President Jonathan reassures the people of Bauchi and Kaduna State that the Federal Government will continue to take all necessary action to apprehend the perpetrators of thedastardly attacks and restore the fullest possible  security to all parts of the country.

The President directs all relevant federal government agencies to continue to speedily make emergency medical and relief assistance available to all those who were either injured or displaced by recent bombings and attacks. 

He urges all Nigerians to give maximum support and cooperation to the Armed Forces and security agencies who continue to work incessantly to end the menace of insecurity in the country within the shortest possible time.

Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to President

(Media & Publicity)

June 29, 2014