Nigeria condemns fatal attack on Christmas Market in Germany – The Nation Newspaper
The Nigerian government on Saturday expressed its condolences to the government of Germany following the fatal attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, which left at least five people dead and 200 others injured.
The tragic incident occurred on Friday evening when a man drove a car into a crowd of shoppers at the market.
Police have arrested one man in connection with the attack and believe he acted alone.
In a statement issued by Mr. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, acting spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerian government strongly condemned the attack and extended its sympathies to the victims and their families.
The statement reads: “The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express her sincere condolences to the Government and the People of the Federal Republic of Germany following a car attack on a crowded Christmas market on Friday 20th December, 2024 in Magdeburg, Germany.
“The unfortunate incident, which led to the death of five persons and over two hundred injured, is highly condemnable.
“Our thoughts are with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and the families of all those impacted by the dreadful action.”
Meanwhile, German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz has assured his people people that the suspect will be thoroughly investigated.
Scholz said that it is important “that we investigate in detail with great precision what has happened.”
He says authorities will be investigating the perpetrator “in depth”.Related News
The chancellor says it’s important that “we stand united”.
“We should not allow those who wish to sow hate to do so,” he adds.
Expressing his disgust over the unfortunate incident, Scholz said: “normally a Christmas market is a very peaceful and joyful place… what a dreadful tragedy it is that so many people were injured and killed with such brutality in a place like that.”
He said there is concern about the health of people who are critically injured.
He expresses his sympathy to those injured and the families of those killed.
“I’d like to express the solidarity of the entire country.”
He also assured the injured of support, saying that Germany will provide support to those who have been affected by the attack, including those who helped the victims.
He said it has been very moving to speak to the first responders.
published at 12: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says that “normally a Christmas market is a very peaceful and joyful place… what a dreadful tragedy it is that so many people were injured and killed with such brutality in a place like that.”
