29 December 2011
President Michael Sata has condemned the recent terrorist attack that killed 39 people near the Nigerian capital Abuja on Christmas Day.
In a letter to his Nigerian counterpart, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, President Sata expressed deep sorrow at the untimely demise of people in a terrorist bomb attack.
“My Government condemns this outrageous and cowardly attack on the Catholic Church by the radical Muslim sect, Boko Haram, which we understand is responsible for at least 491 killings this year alone.”
“On behalf of the people of the Republic of Zambia and, indeed on my on behalf, I extend our heartfelt condolences to you, the bereaved families and those injured in the explosion,” President Sata said.
The president has assured President Jonathan that Zambia shares the burden of grief and pain with Nigeria and the bereaved families.
This is according to a statement issued in Lusaka yesterday by Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations, George Chellah.
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