President Muhammadu Buhari
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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the twin attacks on Brussels airport and a rush-hour metro train in the Belgian capital that killed about 30 people on Tuesday, saying that Nigeria, under Boko Haram assault for seven years, understands the pains and trauma of the people of Belgium and stands with them.
The deadly attacks triggered security alerts across western Europe and brought some cross-border transport to a halt.
Reuters quoted a witness as saying that he heard shouts in Arabic shortly before two blasts struck a packed airport departure lounge at Brussels airport. The federal prosecutor said one of the blasts was probably triggered by a suicide bomber.
President Buhari commiserated with Prime Minister Charles Michel and Belgians over the loss of lives, adding that Nigeria stands in full solidarity with them on this day of national pain and trauma.
“President Buhari believes that the appalling attack on Brussels reinforces the need for greater international cooperation to effectively confront and destroy global terrorism and its perpetrators.
“The President assures the global community that under his leadership, Nigeria will continue to work with other countries of the world to ensure that terrorism never triumphs over free, peaceful and law-abiding nations and people of the world.
“He wishes the more than 100 persons injured in the attacks a speedy recovery,” the presidency said in a statement by spokesman Femi Adesina.
