White House condemns bombing of the Church of Nigeria

Liputan6.com, Washington: White House on Sunday (25/12) local time condemning the Christmas Day bombing in Nigeria that killed at least 35 people. In addition, the U.S. also expressed belangsungkawa to the citizens of Nigeria and called it as an act of inhuman violence.

"We condemn this inhuman act of violence and tragic loss this Christmas. We express our condolences to all citizens of Nigeria and especially to the families and loved ones of victims," the statement the White House said in a statement, as quoted by Xinhua, (Monday (26/12).

"We have been in contact with Nigerian officials to discuss what appeared to be a terrorist act and promised to assist in dragging those responsible to justice," the statement said.

Bomb blast that occurred during Christmas at a church near the capital, Abuja, Nigeria, has killed 35 people and wounding dozens of others. Group of radical Muslim sect, Boko Haram, had already claimed responsibility for the incident [read: Nigeria Church Bombings Kill 35 People]. (JAY / MEL)