The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, condoled with the government and people of Indonesia following a devastating earthquake that killed more than 160 people, damaged 2,200 houses and displaced 13,000 more in the country’s West Java province.
Buhari’s condolence message is contained in a statement signed late Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled ‘President Buhari consoles Indonesia following deadly earthquake.’
In his message, Buhari said, “on behalf of the people of Nigeria, I convey our deep condolences to the government and people of Indonesia on the sad episode of this earthquake, the deadliest this year, and give the strong assurance that we stand with you in this very difficult period.â€
“We join you in prayers for the dead and for the early recovery of the injured victims,†he added.