Nigeria commiserates with Russia over tragic attack in Moscow.

Nigeria government on Saturday commiserated with the government and people of Russia over the attack at the Crocus Concert Hall in Moscow.

No fewer tthan 115 people died in the attacks and over 140 others injured.

Reacting to the attacks, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar in a statement expressed the country’s heartfelt condolences, and equally assuring the government of Russia of Nigeria’s support.

Tuggar stated: “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.”

Meanwhile, four people directly involved in the Moscow concert hall attack are among 11 detained, Russia’s security chief tells President Putin.