A statement by Femi Adesina, special adviser to Buhari on Media and Publicity, said the President who is currently on a 10-day vacation, conveyed Nigeria’s sympathy to President Barrack Obama and all Americans in a letter he addressed to James Entwistle, ambassador of the United States in Nigeria.

Buhari was said to have assured the US of Nigeria’s continued support and cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

“President Buhari extends his most sincere condolences to the families, relatives and friends of the victims. The President condemns such criminal, cowardly attack, wherever it might occur, as an attack on all decent, democratic, peaceful people.

“Every terrorist attack only strengthens Nigeria’s resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with the United States and other countries in the frontline of the war on terror,” the statement said.

Buhari urged all peace-loving nations to commit themselves to multilateral cooperation and collaborative actions aimed at eradicating the scourge of international terrorism.

— June 13, 2016 @ 8:20 GMT

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