President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday 11th December 2019, condemned the terrorist attack in Inates, western region of Niger Republic, near the Mali border, which resulted in the killing of 67 military personnel, with 34 people still unaccounted.
Expressing deep shock and sadness over the heinous and despicable terrorist attack by terrorists that reportedly crossed in from neighboring Mali, President Buhari expressed Nigeria’s solidarity with the government and people of Niger Republic in the aftermath of the tragedy, the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity Mr Garba Shehu reports.
The statement added that President Muhammadu Buhari, in stressing Nigeria’s strong condemnation of this terrorist act, reaffirmed the resolve of his administration to continue working closely with countries neighbouring the Sahel and the Sahara, as well as international partners, to defeat the roving terrorists creating havoc in the sub region.
”On behalf of myself, the government and people of Nigeria, I send our deepest condolences to the families of the bereaved, the government and the people of Niger Republic following this dastardly terrorist attack.
”We offer prayers for the repose of those murdered and for the safe recovery and return of those who are still to be accounted for,” said the President.