As 25 die in Kano explosion, Jonathan condemns bombing

No fewer than 25 persons have been confirmed dead in the explosion that occurred on Monday evening in Kano, Kano State.
The explosion, at Sabongari area of the metropolis, occurred at a a luxury bus park.
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has condemned the explosion in strong terms, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati.
The President said the barbaric incident will not deter the Federal Government from its strong-willed determination to overcome those who do not mean well for the nation.
He said the Federal Government will not be stampeded, for any reason whatsoever, into abandoning its unrelenting war against terrorists in the country.
President Jonathan reassured Nigerians and foreigners in the country that the Nigerian Government will continue to do all that is required to ensure the safety of lives and property, including continued collaboration with local and international partners and stakeholders to check the menace of terrorism.
President Jonathan commiserated with the victims of the Kano explosions, their families and friends, and assured the Kano State Government of the Federal Government’s continued support.