The Federal Government has condemned what it termed the gruesome attack on a university campus in Garissa, Kenya by Al-Shabaab terrorists which claimed 147 lives. A statement issued by the Public Communications Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, said the Federal Government received the report of the attack with great shock.

The Federal Government commensurate with the families of the victims and expressed solidarity to the Government and people of Kenya. “The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria vehemently condemns the act of horror unleashed on the innocent, defenceless who were in school in search of education for a better future.

“It therefore extends its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims. It expresses solidarity with the Government and people of Kenya at this period of national grief. “The Federal Government reiterates that terror and terrorism do not recognise national boundaries and have become a major threat to international peace and security”, the statement said.

The Federal Government called for global action against terrorism anywhere in the world. “We call on the international community to ensure that the fight against terrorism anywhere in the world remains a global priority,” the Federal Government said.