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Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attack in Abuja, Nigeria

Foreign Secretary condemns Abuja bomb attack and offers continued UK support for Nigeria.

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皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary, William Hague, said:

I was deeply saddened to hear of the bomb explosion in the east of Abuja. I unreservedly condemn those responsible and hope they are swiftly brought to justice.

I offer the British government鈥檚 deepest condolences to the bereaved and those who have suffered injury. We will continue to work closely with the Nigerian government to help them tackle the threat from terrorism.

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Published 14 April 2014