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Minister for Africa condemns bomb attack on mosque in Nigeria

Following reports of a suicide attack on a mosque during Friday prayers in the city of Kano, Nigeria, James Duddridge MP condemned the attack and expressed his support for Nigeria.

“I am appalled by this senseless and cowardly attack which has killed so many who were peacefully going about their worship in Kano today. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. We stand strong in our determination to help the Nigerian government tackle the threat from terrorism.”

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