FG commiserates with Russia over Moscow attack
The Federal Government on Saturday expressed sympathy with the Russian Federation over the tragic attack in Moscow.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar in a statement commiserated with the Russian Federation over the tragic attack said to have killed 60 people in a concert in Moscow.
“We convey our deepest condolences to the people and government of the Russian Federation on the tragic attack carried out at the Crocus Concert Hall in Moscow. The attack resulted in the death of innocent people and injuries to more than a hundred others.
“We also pray for the quick recovery of those injured. At this challenging time, we stand in brotherhood with the government and Russian Federation. We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Russian President, Vladimir Putin,” Mr Tuggar said.
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