Kano Bomb: Jonathan Asks Security Agents to be More Proactive

President Goodluck Jonathan has urged security officials in Nigeria to be more proactive in checking the activities of terrorists in the north-east and some other … Continue reading Kano Bomb: Jonathan Asks Security Agents to be More Proactive


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JonathanPresident Goodluck Jonathan has urged security officials in Nigeria to be more proactive in checking the activities of terrorists in the north-east and some other northern states.

The President’s statement is coming hours after a bomb attack on a the Federal College of Education in Kano, on Wednesday, by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect.

President Jonathan commiserated with citizens and residents of Kano State on the loss of lives recorded in the attack.

In a statement, President Jonathan’s spokesman, Reuben Abati, said the President sympathised with those affected and wished them a speedy recovery.

The President also commended the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force who took prompt action to confront the attackers and minimise resultant casualties.

He reassured the people of Kano and all Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue to do all within its powers to further enhance the ability of the Police, Armed Forces and other security agencies to prosecute the war against terrorism to a successful conclusion and provide greater security of lives and property across the country.

At least 30 person were killed with many other injured in the attack.

The spokesperson for the military Joint Task Force, Ikechukwu Eze, confirmed the attack. Mr Eze said government troops have arrived at the school.

Residents of the area and witnesses said several explosions occurred, followed by sporadic gunshots at about 1.30pm.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but a terrorist group, Boko Haram is suspected to have carried out the attack. The group had carried out similar attacks in the past.