Turkey condemns armed attack in Nigeria

Turkey condemns armed attack in Nigeria

Incident took place in Nigeria's Rivers state on Monday when people were returning from night church program

By Merve Aydogan

ANKARA (AA) - The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned the deadly attack in Nigeria's oil-rich Rivers state which killed more than 20 people.

"We are saddened by the armed attack that took place in front of a church in the city of Omoku in south-eastern Nigeria’s Cross River State, claiming many lives and leaving several people injured," the ministry said in a statement.

"We condemn this heinous attack, offer our condolences to the people and the government of Nigeria," it said.

On Monday, gunmen killed 21 people, who were returning from a night church program in Omoku area.


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