President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the terrorist attack and killing of a British soldier, Fusiliers in the Woolwich area of London, United Kingdom; and strongly condemns this unfortunate incident.
Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment was savagely attacked and killed on an open street yesterday.
Sending his condolences to British Prime Minister David Cameron and the British people, Mr. Jonathan described the incident as a “senseless and barbaric act.”
He said that a terrorist attack anywhere is an attack on the way of life of all free nations and must be collectively condemned by all persons irrespective of race, ethnicity or religion.
“It is in this spirit that the Nigerian government is partnering with the British Government, as well as all other stakeholder sovereigns to stand up to and fight terrorism and extremism in whatever guise or pretense it chooses to present itself,” he said in a statement signed by a spokesman.
“President Jonathan recognizes that each environment presents its own unique challenges and peculiarities and [that while] actions taken by affected nations may differ, yet the resolve to confront and defeat this threat should never be in doubt.”
Taking the opportunity to comment on the challenge of Boko Haram, President Jonathan said that Nigerians are collectively resolute about the need to protect the freedoms that define our existence and inter-relationships at home and overseas.
“Our recent past tells us that when we pull together, this common enemy and threat will eventually be defeated,” the statement concluded.
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