Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has sympathized with victims of the July 16, 2015 bombing in Gombe State.
“We feel your pains,” Vice President tells Gombe blast victims
Osinbajo also assured the affected persons of the Federal Government's commitment to ending terrorism in the country.
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo visits victims of a bomb blast which occurred in Gombe State on July 16, 2015.
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The VP made the comments on Friday, July 17, when he paid a visit to those injured in the blast and those who lost loved ones.
He said:
“The incident is unfortunate; we are convinced we are going to stamp out insurgency in the country.”
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“This morning when we paid the President Sallah homage, he asked me to come to Gombe to commiserate with the people, the Emir and governor of Gombe over the terrible incident that happened.
“He said I should let them know that we are with them; we heard about the death of men, women and children and we feel your pains.”
“People should be rejoicing in celebration of Sallah but instead they are mourning; it is unfortunate.”
“I salute the braveness of Gombe people. In spite of the unfortunate incident they are still in the market. This is because they know, it is only God that can protect them, men can only do their best.”
The blast, which occurred in the Gombe Central Market, left 49 people dead and several others injured.
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