Saraki, Dogara commiserate with victims of Adamawa bomb blast

Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, yesterday, commiserated with victims of the twin bomb blast in Adamawa State, assuring Nigerians that the government would not relent its efforts to completely defeat the insurgents. 

Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said the incident, which took place in spite of the Armed Forces avowed determination to rout the insurgents, shows that “evil continues to fight back. But we will not be deterred.”

Dogara, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan said: “It was heartbreaking to learn of yet another attack on innocent people. I would like to express deep sympathy and condole with the people of Adamawa State over this tragedy.”

Saraki said: “My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Adamawa, and may God comfort all those who lost loved ones at this very difficult time. As a parliament, we restate our commitment to continuously support our security forces to protect lives and property of all Nigerians.”