By RismadarVoice Media
December 15, 2025
In the wake of the deadly terror attack in Sydney, Australia targeting Jewish community which led to the death of 15 people with many injured, the Nigerian government
expressed its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Australia, as well as to the families and loved ones of the victims.
The Nigerian Foreign Ministry in a press statement signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, which was released in Abuja Monday said The Federal Government of Nigeria strongly condemns the tragic shooting attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, which targeted members of the Jewish community and resulted in the loss of at least fifteen innocent lives, with several others injured.
Nigeria extends her deepest condolences to the Government, people of Australia, as well as to the families and loved ones of the victims, praying for rapid recovery to those injured.
The Government of Nigeria stands in solidarity with all those affected by this heinous and senseless act of violence.
The Federal Government reiterates that terrorism, violent extremism, and hate-motivated attacks in all their forms and manifestations constitute a grave global menace that threatens peace, social cohesion, the shared values of humanity.
Such acts underscore the urgent need for enhanced international cooperation, intelligence sharing, and collective resolve to combat terrorism, antisemitism, and all forms of violent hatred, worldwide.
Nigeria reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the global fight against terrorism, extremism, intolerance, continues to support international efforts aimed at promoting peace, security, mutual respect, and justice. We firmly believe that no society should be targeted based on religion, ethnicity, or identity, and that safeguarding diversity remains central to global stability.
The Federal Government of Nigeria stands united with the international community in rejecting violence, advancing collective action towards ensuring that perpetrators of such heinous crimes are brought to justice, while addressing the root causes of extremism through dialogue, inclusion, respect for human dignity”, the statement concluded.
