Nigerian president condemns Terror Attack in Britain

President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed shock at the terrorist attack and killing of a British soldier, Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in the Woolwich area of London, United
Kingdom; and strongly condemns this unfortunate incident,
presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati said in a statement on Thursday In the statement, Mr Abati said
President Jonathan "conveys his sincere condolences to the British Prime Minister David Cameron and
the British people over this senseless and barbaric act, and shares their grief at this moment. According to the statement President Jonathan said "a terrorist. attack anywhere is an attack on the way of life of all free nations and must be collectively condemned by all persons irrespective of race, ethnicity or religion. "It is in this spirit that the Nigerian government is partnering with the
British Government, as well as all other stakeholder sovereigns to stand up to and fight terrorism and extremism in whatever guise orpretence it chooses to present itself.
President Jonathan recognizes that each environment presents its own unique challenges and peculiarities
and actions taken by affected nations may differ, yet the resolve to confront and defeat this threat should never be in doubt.

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