*Administration of Barack Obama, 2011 *

**Statement on the Terrorist Attacks in Nigeria **

*December 25, 2011 *

We condemn this senseless violence and tragic loss of life on Christmas Day. We offer our sincere condolences to the Nigerian people and especially those who lost family and loved ones. We have been in contact with Nigerian officials about what initially appear to be terrorist acts and pledge to assist them in bringing those responsible to justice.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Nigeria, terrorist attacks.

*Subjects:* Nigeria : Counterterrorism efforts, cooperation with U.S.; Nigeria : Terrorist attacks; Terrorism : Counterterrorism efforts.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201100969.