Yobe Blast: Jonathan Talks Tough

President Goodluck Jonathan has vehemently condemned the killing of some students of a Yobe secondary school in a Monday morning bomb blast that claimed about 47 lives.

Jonathan, in a statement signed by his spokesman, Reuben Abati, on Monday, said the Federal Government will ensure those behind the crime are brought to justice. The President noted that no matter what, the war against terrorism in Nigeria would be won.

“The President condemns the dastardly murder of the students on their school’s assembly ground as they prepared to begin another week of study in pursuit of a better life for themselves and their families.

“He assures the grieving parents and people of Yobe state that no matter how long it takes, the Federal Government will ensure that all those responsible for the senseless murder of so many promising youngsters and the continuing acts of terrorism across the country are brought to justice and made to pay for their atrocious crimes,” parts of the statement read.

Jonathan sympathises with the people of Yobe State, especially parents of the promising youngsters that were killed in the explosion.

“President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan extends heartfelt commiserations to the Government and people of Yobe state on the death of many students in a bomb attack on Potiskum earlier today (Monday),” Abati said in the statement.

Assuring Nigerians, Jonathan said “his Administration remains fully committed to winning the war against insurgency and terrorism” and called for the “continued support and cooperation of all patriotic citizens.”