BREAKING: Nigeria govt condemns deadly attack on Christmas Market in Germany

The government of Nigeria has condemned the attack on a Christmas market that left five people dead in Magdeburg, Germany on Friday, December 20.

At least 200 people were injured when a man drove into the market crowded with shoppers in Magdeburg.

Kimiebi Ebienfa, the acting spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Saturday, December 21, said that the Nigerian government strongly condemned the attack.

Ebienfa while extending the government’s condolences to the people of Germany also sympathized with the victims of the attack and families of those who lost their lives.

He said, “The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express her sincere condolences to the Government and the People of the Federal Republic of Germany following a car attack on a crowded Christmas market on Friday 20th December, 2024 in Magdeburg, Germany.

“The unfortunate incident, which led to the death of five persons and over two hundred injured, is highly condemnable.

“Our thoughts are with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and the families of all those impacted by the dreadful action.”