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President Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to double terrorist attack in Kaduna, which targeted a renowned Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, and a prominent politician and a former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, by a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Reuben Abati.
The leader of the country thanked God for sparing the lives of General Buhari and Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. He further condoled with the families and relatives of those who were killed by the explosions. He also commiserated the injured.
SUV of General Buhari attacked in Kaduna on July 23. Photo credit – Vanguard
President Jonathan noted that the dastardly targeting of the prominent political and religious leaders, as well as innocent people defy the tenets of Islam, and provide further proof that the terrorists are nothing but blood-thirsty extremists. He also reminded that the attack came during Holy Month of Ramadan and was aimed at "undermining the unity and progress of the nation".
The president assured the citizens, residents of Kaduna in particular, the Federal Government would do its best to "effectively curb the menace of terrorism in the country".
Jonathan has also directed the Inspector General of Police, national security and law enforcement agencies to take all the necessary steps to find the perpetrators of July 23 attacks, urged the residents to cooperate with the authorities in fulfilling the task of brining the terrorists to justice.
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More reactions continue to trail the shocking twin terrorist attack in Kaduna, which claimed about 50 lives.
A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, took to his Facebook page this evening to condemn the inhumane act:
"I am deeply saddened by the twin bombings in Kaduna today. My deepest condolences to the families who lost dear ones.
"This is no time for recriminations and playing the blame game. We need to unite in condemnation of these despicable acts of terror."
An ex FCT Minister Nasir El-Rufai felt there is some kind of conspiracy in today's bombing:
"INTERESTING TIMES: Buhari cautions Jonathan against impunity. Two days later, Boko Haram responds to this by bombing Buhari's convoy. Are these the Snipers at work? And who are they working for? It does not take a genius to know.
"May Allah Expose all the purveyors of evil and division, Destroy their agenda and Defeat them in their war against our citizens, Amen."
A renowned Islamic Scolar, Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Mahmud Gumi, said in today's tafsir that those who were behind the bloodiest attack of this Ramadan "will not succeed".
Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi's convoy at Sultan Bello Mosque Kaduna. Photo credit – Sheikh Gumi's Facebook
"We are suspecting one of the three groups for bomb blast in Kaduna metropolis. They try to create commotion among our people but Kaduna is ok there is tranquillity and they have take taken this shock with decorum and dignity," he wrote on his official Facebook page.
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