"We must condemn this in all ramifications" Obasanjo

Former President Of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo amid high emotions reacted to the bomb blast earlier this morning at the United Nation (UN) building at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja charging that the people and government of the country must condemn the attack irrespective from where it came from.

Obasanjo who spoke from Serria Leone on phone said that the attack on the UN building where no fewer than 15 persons have been confirmed dead should not spare the international communities too, lamenting that it was not in the best interest of the
country.

The former President who was breaking his voice says, "it is condemnable . This is unfair. It is unfair to do that at a place where we have both our people and foreigners working for the peace and unity of the world. I do not want to know where it is coming from or those it meant to target, it is not in the best interest of those who do it or Nigeria as a country."

Obasanjo added that by this development, "the country called Nigeria at this time must unite and stand together to condemn this senseless attack (long pause). We cannot just take it. we have to reject it in its entirety for whatever reason or purpose."

He enjoined the international community to in this crucial time "stand solidly with us in ensuring that that the perpetrators are fish out and brought to book so that this type of senseless attack is not repeated."

On a message for those who have lost their lives, Obasanjo said that his condolence of sympathy "goes to the families of those who lost their lives and for those who are wounded. It is saddening too.

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