Jonathan condemns Boko Haram attack on Churches in Borno
(Nigeria) President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned Sunday’s
attacks by Boko Haram on churches in
villages near Chibok, Borno State.
Dr Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President, Media and
Publicity, on Monday, said “the President deplored the renewed targeting by
Boko Haram of adherents of a particular religion and urged all lovers of peace
and unity to wholly condemn the resurgence of efforts by agents of global terrorism
to disunite and destabilise Nigeria by callously instigating violence among
religious groups in the country.
“President Jonathan shares the view of the most learned
Islamic leaders and scholars that no true Muslim will resort to the mindless
killing of innocent people at any time, especially not during the holy month of
Ramadan, to redress any perceived grievance.
“The President believes, therefore, that Sunday’s attacks on
churches and other similar atrocities by Boko Haram are conclusive proof, if
any is still needed, that its leaders and members are thoroughly misguided persons who are only
using religion as a cover for their reprehensible crimes against their
countrymen and women.
“President Jonathan urges all Nigerians, irrespective of
their religious beliefs, to resist this new attempt to undermine the nation’s
firm and collective resolve to unite in full support of its armed forces and
security agencies against the vicious perpetrators of brutal attacks on
innocent citizens.
“The President assures all Nigerians once again that the
Federal Government and national security agencies will continue to intensify
ongoing efforts to end Boko Haram’s senseless attacks until the terrorists are
routed and totally defeated.
“He commiserates with the families and churches that lost
loved ones, members and places of worship during Sunday’s attacks.”
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