Nigeria Condemns Deadly Attacks in Sydney
Oru Leonard
The Federal Government of Nigeria strongly condemns the tragic shooting attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, which targeted members of the Jewish community and resulted in the loss of at least fifteen innocent lives, with several others injured.
Nigeria through the Miniater of Foreign Affairs has extended its condolences to the Government and people of Australia, as well as to the families and loved ones of the victims, and wishes those injured a swift and full recovery. “The Government of Nigeria stands in solidarity with all those affected by this heinous and senseless act of violence” has stressed.
The Federal Government reiterates that terrorism, violent extremism, and hate-motivated attacks in all their forms and manifestations constitute a grave global menace that threatens peace, social cohesion, and the shared values of humanity. Such acts underscore the urgent need for enhanced international cooperation, intelligence sharing, and collective resolve to combat terrorism, antisemitism, and all forms of violent hatred worldwide.
“Nigeria reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the global fight against terrorism, extremism, and intolerance, and continues to support international efforts aimed at promoting peace, security, mutual respect, and justice. We firmly believe that no society should be targeted based on religion, ethnicity, or identity, and that safeguarding diversity remains central to global stability.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria stands united with the international community in rejecting violence and advancing collective action to ensure that perpetrators of such heinous crimes are brought to justice, while addressing the root causes of extremism through dialogue, inclusion, and respect for human dignity.”
According to AP News, two gunmen (father and son), opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi beach, killing 15 people, including a child, officials said Monday, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an act of antisemitic terrorism that struck at the heart of the nation. The shooters were father and son, authorities said.
The massacre at one of Australia’s most popular beaches followed a wave of antisemitic attacks that have roiled the country over the past year, although the authorities didn’t suggest those and the shooting Sunday were connected. It was the deadliest shooting in almost three decades in a country with strict gun control laws.
One gunman, a 50-year-old man, was fatally shot by police. The other shooter, his 24-year-old son, was wounded and was being treated at a hospital, said Mal Lanyon, New South Wales police commissioner.
Cover Photo Credit of the crime scene: AP News
