President Condemns Kano Fatal Explosions

SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, (THEWILL) – President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned Monday night’s coordinated multiple blasts which targeted an interstate bus terminal killing dozens and wounding several persons.

A statement from Presidency said the blast would “not deter the Federal Government from its strong-willed determination to overcome those who do not mean well for this nation.”

The full text of the statement reads, “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has condemned in strong terms today's bomb blasts in Kano. The President said the barbaric incident will not deter the Federal Government from its strong-willed determination to overcome those who do not mean well for this nation.

He said the Federal Government will not be stampeded, for any reason whatsoever, into abandoning its unrelenting war against terrorists in the country. 



President Jonathan reassured Nigerians and foreigners in the country that the Nigerian Government will continue to do all that is required to ensure the safety of lives and property, including continued collaboration with local and international partners and stakeholders to check the menace of terrorism. 


President Jonathan commiserated with the victims of the Kano explosions, their families and friends, and assured the Kano State government of the Federal Government's continued support.”