The Federal government has commiserated with the Russian Government of the tragic attack on its concert hall which claimed many lives and injured some.
In a condolence message signed by the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yussuf Maitama Tuggar stated that the Nigerian people condoled with the Russian government and its people as well as offered sincere condolences over the tragedy, and prayed for the souls of the departed to rest in peace.
The statement reads:
“We convey our deepest condolences to the people and Government of the Russian Federation on the tragic attack carried out at the Crocus Concert Hall in Moscow that resulted in the death of innocent people and injuries to more than a hundred others.
“The Government and people of Nigeria commiserate with the victims of this tragic attack and pray for the repose of their souls.
We also pray for the quick recovery of those injured.
“At this challenging time, we stand in brotherhood with the government and Russian Federation and send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Russian president, His Excellency Vladimir Putin”.