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The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed shock over the bomb attack that claimed the lives of 50 people at the Kano central mosque on Friday, describing it as painful.

Olisa Metuh, national publicity secretary of the PDP, said that the party was grief-stricken when it received the news of the attack “especially considering that the victims were harmless Nigerians who were at the mosque to offer prayers and express their allegiance and love for the Almighty God.”

“Indeed, our hearts ache for our brothers and sisters who were slaughtered in this horrible attack. We grieve for the bereaved, especially those who have been widowed and orphaned today. We share in their sorrows and pray that those behind this atrocious act must not
escape justice,” it said.

The party lamented that the victims of such attacks in the country were productive citizens who were making useful contributions for the growth and development of the nation.

Calling on those behind the attacks to have a rethink and embrace peace, the PDP said the nation would have been a better place if the human and material resources as well as the time and energy wasted as a result of the security challenges were channeled towards national development.

It also urged citizens not to lose faith but continue to remain vigilant and co-operate with the government and security agencies as they strive to find a lasting solution to the security challenges.

The party, in solidarity with the people of Kano state postponed its state house of assembly primaries slated for Saturday, November 29, 2014 while praying for God to comfort the bereaved and bring enduring peace to the nation.