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President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that the current security challenges in the country will be overcome.

The president also assured citizens that his government was “fully committed” to ending insurgency in the country.

In a condolence message to the people of Yobe state where a suicide bomb attack left 47 pupils dead, and 79 people injured, Jonathan emphasised that the perpetrators of the crime would brought to justice no matter how long it takes.

Conveying the president’s message on Monday, Reuben Abati, stated: “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan extends heartfelt commiserations to the government and people of Yobe state on the death of many students in a bomb attack on Potiskum earlier today.

“President Jonathan also conveys his deepest sympathies to all parents who lost their beloved children in the heinous attack on the government science secondary school which appears to have been carried out by a suicide bomber.”

The president condemned the murder of the pupils on their school’s assembly ground, as they prepared to begin another week of study.

“He assures the grieving parents and people of Yobe state that no matter how long it takes, the federal government will ensure that all those responsible for the senseless murder of so many promising youngsters and the continuing acts of terrorism across the country are brought to justice and made to pay for their atrocious crimes,” Abati said.

“The president similarly assures all Nigerians that in spite of seeming setbacks, his Administration remains fully committed to winning the war against insurgency and terrorism.

“Nigeria, President Jonathan affirms, will ultimately overcome the current security challenges imposed by domestic terrorists and their foreign allies, with the dedication of its Armed Forces and national security agencies, as well as the continued support and cooperation of all patriotic citizens.”