Federal Government Condoles With Russia Over Moscow Terrorist Attack 

By Damilare Adeleye
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The federal government of Nigeria has expressed its deepest condolences to the people and Government of the Russian Federation on the tragic attack carried out at the Crocus Concert Hall in Moscow that resulted in the death of innocent people and injuries to more than a hundred others.

In a statement issued on Saturday by Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, he said, "The Government and people of Nigeria commiserate with the victims of this tragic attack and pray for the repose of their souls.

We also pray for the quick recovery of those injured.

“At this challenging time, we stand in brotherhood with the government and Russian Federation and send our deepest sympathy and condolences to His Excellency Vladimir Putin, Russian president.”