Brussels attack: Buhari commiserates with Belgium; seeks greater international cooperation on terrorism

President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, joined leaders across Europe and the rest of the world in condemning the terrorist attacks on the Zaventem Airport and Maalbeek Metro Station in Brussels, Belgium.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President commiserated with the Prime Minister Charles Michel and Belgians over the loss of over 30 lives in the attacks.
Buhari assured Michel and the people of Belgium that having suffered the horror and anguish of incessant terrorist attacks over several years, Nigeria stands in full solidarity with them on this day of national pain and trauma.
The statement read in part, “President Buhari believes that the appalling attack on Brussels reinforces the need for greater international cooperation to effectively confront and destroy global terrorism and its perpetrators.
“The President assures the global community that under his leadership, Nigeria will continue to work with other countries of the world to ensure that terrorism never triumphs over free, peaceful and law-abiding nations and people of the world.
“He wishes the more than 100 persons injured in the attacks a speedy recovery.”
No fewer that 31 people have been confirmed killed and many seriously injured in terrorist attacks at Brussels international airport and a city metro station, Monday.
Twin blasts hit Zaventem airport Monday morning, killing 11 and injuring 81, Belgium’s health minister said.
Another explosion struck Maelbeek metro station an hour later. The Brussels mayor said at least 20 people were killed, according to Belgian media.
Belgium has now raised its terrorism threat to its highest level.
The attacks come four days after Salah Abdeslam, the main fugitive in the Paris attacks, was seized in Brussels.
Prime Minister Charles Michel called the latest attacks “blind, violent and cowardly”, adding: “This is a day of tragedy, a black day… I would like to call on everyone to show calmness and solidarity”.