By Egena Sunday Ode
President Muhammadu Buhari has offered his sincere condolences to President Teodoro Obiang Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea over the explosions at a military base in Bata which has wreaked havoc in the city.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu noted that over 30 people have been reported killed with more than 6oo injured in the mishap which also left homes and buildings in the city with considerable damages.
“On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, President Buhari extends heartfelt commiserations to those who have lost loved ones in the devastating incident.
“The President wishes those injured speedy recovery, adding that the thoughts and prayers of Nigerians are with the people of Equatorial Guinea affected by this tragedy,” the statement further read.
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