Turkey attack: Buhari urges multi-lateral cooperation against terror

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on all peace-loving countries to commit themselves wholeheartedly to multi-lateral cooperation and collaborative actions aimed at eradicating international terrorism. Buhari made the call on Thursday in a letter to Turkish President Recep Erdogan condemning the recent terrorists attacks on Ataturk Airport which killed dozens of people from around the world. […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on all peace-loving countries to commit themselves wholeheartedly to multi-lateral cooperation and collaborative actions aimed at eradicating international terrorism.

Buhari made the call on Thursday in a letter to Turkish President Recep Erdogan condemning the recent terrorists attacks on Ataturk Airport which killed dozens of people from around the world.

He commiserated with Erdogan and the entire people of Turkey over the attack by evil forces who, he said, had nothing to do with Islam despite their warped beliefs.

"On behalf of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I wish to convey my heartfelt sympathy to you and the people of Turkey on the shocking terrorist attack at the Ataturk Airport yesterday.

“Please extend my most sincere condolences to the families, relatives and friends of the victims of this tragic incident. We condemn in the strongest terms these criminal, cowardly attacks, wherever they might occur as an attack on all decent, democratic and peaceful people," Buhari wrote.

He said every terrorist attack only strengthens Nigeria’s resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with Turkey and other countries in the frontline of the war on terror.

Buhari, who urged the people of Turkey to unite at this time and to strengthen their resolve to fight terrorism, described Turkey as a rapidly growing country, saying its government and people must not allow the attack to take their eyes away from the goal of progress.

President Buhari also assured that Nigeria would continue to cooperate with countries around the world on the war against terrorism until victory is won.