Jonathan Pledges Punishment On Suleja Attack Perpetrators

Jonathan Pledges Punishment On Suleja Attack Perpetrators

Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan has vowed to deal decisively with any persons found culpable in the Suleja bomb attack.

The Bomb attack occurred on Thursday in Suleja, Niger state, North-central Nigeria, at the ground of a political campaign rally.

President Jonathan strongly condemned the attack and described it as “most deplorable, callous, cowardly and wicked''.

A person suspected to be involved in the attack has been apprehended.

Call for Security alert

The President directed all national security agencies to step up intelligence and surveillance operations across the country to thwart any further attempts by enemies of democracy to unleash politically-motivated violence on innocent Nigerians.

He condoled with the families of those who lost their lives in the dastardly attack and commiserated with all those currently receiving treatment for the injuries inflicted on them.

The President urged Nigerians and lovers of democracy to remain strong and refuse to be cowed or intimidated by the actions of “enemies of progress in the country.

It also urged Nigerians not to be intimidated by those behind the bomb attack and other acts of criminal violence aimed at creating the impression that “free, fair and violence-free elections are not possible in the country.”

He said his administration remained resolutely committed to ensuring that all eligible Nigerians had the opportunity to freely participate in the electoral process in safety.

NAN/Williams