Bloody Easter: Buhari expresses sadness over killing of Christians

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sadness over the terrible attacks on several churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on the holy day of Easter.

President Buhari on behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, extended deepest condolences to the families of those killed in the attacks and wishes speedy recovery to the injured.

The President in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu in Abuja, Sunday, said, “We stand with victims of terrorism all over the world because we know and understand this harrowing inhuman activity.”

Noting that Nigeria stands with the people of Sri Lankan at this terrible moment, President Buhari urged the authorities not to spare the wicked elements behind these mischievous attacks.

A series of eight devastating bomb blasts ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing at least 207 people, including dozens of foreigners. About 207 people were killed and 450 hurt in the explosions, the police said yesterday.