By Our Correspondent
Nigerians have condemned the Federal Government, led by the President, Muhammadu Buhari over its condolence message to Egypt on a terrorist attack that took place in the Sinai Peninsula, North-East of the country, on Saturday.
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs had issued a release, dated May 9, commiserating with the Government of Egypt over the attack.
Reacting to the development, Nigerians on Facebook and Twitter called it a misplaced priority, adding that several Nigerians were killed every day and the government had not cared about them.
The statement of the ministry, signed by its spokesperson, Mrs. Francisca Omayuli, and titled, ‘The Federal Government of Nigeria commiserates with the people and Government of Egypt over the terrorist attack that killed eleven military personnel ‘had read, “The Federal Government of Nigeria wishes to express deep sympathy and condolences to the families, people, and Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt over the unfortunate terrorist attack that killed eleven military personnel in the Sinai Peninsula, on May 7, 2022.
“This heinous and condemnable act further reinforces the importance of strengthening the collective efforts of the international community towards the elimination of terrorism and all forms of extremism from our societies.
Nigeria stands in solidarity with Egypt in these trying times and prays for the repose of the souls of the departed, and the speedy recovery of the injured.
Also, reacting on Facebook, human rights activist and presidential aspirant of the African Action Congress, said on his Facebook, “Muhammadu Buhari doesn’t even care about terrorism and banditry killing Nigerians at home anymore,”
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