The Nigerian government has reacted to an attack at a popular concert venue complex near Moscow that left no less than 100 dead and many more wounded after assailants stormed the venue with guns and incendiary devices.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar in a Statement he personally signed, condoled with the government and people of Russia on their hard fate.

“We convey our deepest condolences to the people and Government of the Russian Federation on the tragic attack carried out at the Crocus Concert Hall in Moscow that resulted in the death of innocent people and injuries to more than a hundred others.

“The Government and people of Nigeria commiserate with the victims of this tragic attack and pray for the repose of their souls.

“We also pray for the quick recovery of those injured.

“At this challenging time, we stand in brotherhood with the government and Russian Federation and send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Russian president, His Excellency Vladimir Putin,” the Minister assured.