The recent attack on Brussels calls for a greater cooperation against terrorism, President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday, joining leaders across Europe and the rest of the world in condemning the atrocious attacks on the Zaventem Airport and Maalbeek Metro Station in Brussels.
No fewer than 31 people were killed an many more injured in the attacks at Brussels international airport and a city metro station, according to reports by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The twin blasts hit Zaventem airport at 07:00 GMT, killing 11 and injuring 81, another explosion struck Maelbeek metro station an hour later leaving at least 20 people dead.
A statement by Presidential Spokesman Femi Adesina said President Buhari commiserated with the Prime Minister Charles Michel and Belgians over the loss of over 30 lives in the attacks.
The President assures Prime Minister Michel and the people of Belgium that having suffered the horror and anguish of incessant terrorist attacks over several years, Nigeria stands in full solidarity with them on this day of national pain and trauma.
“President Buhari believes that the appalling attack on Brussels reinforces the need for greater international cooperation to effectively confront and destroy global terrorism and its perpetrators” the statement read.
The President assures the global community that under his leadership, Nigeria will continue to work with other countries of the world to ensure that terrorism never triumphs over free, peaceful and law-abiding nations and people of the world.
He wishes the more than 100 persons injured in the attacks a speedy recovery.
Elizabeth Archibong
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