President sympathises with Egypt over mosque massacre

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November 25, 2017 2:50 AM

Buhari said the attack further reinforced his position that terrorism has no relationship or respect for any religion.

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A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said Buhari condemned the "dastardly act" on innocent people.

He said the attack further reinforced his position that terrorism has no relationship or respect for any religion, and should be visited with the full wrath of the law.

"The President reiterates that the workable panacea to such mindless and irresponsible attacks on citizens would be a global joint action that continually shares intelligence, simulates scenarios and regularly updates on both local and international threats.

"President Buhari prays that the almighty God will receive the souls of the departed, and comfort the families of those directly affected."

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The unsuspecting victims were observing Juma’at prayers when the attackers detonated explosives and another set of gunmen opened fire simultaneously.

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