Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday expressed “deep shock” and “horror” over shootings in Germany that left 10 dead, including the shooter.
The Associated Press reported quoting German authorities that the 18-year-old gunman who opened fire at a crowded Munich shopping mall and fast-food restaurant, killing nine people and wounding more than two dozen others before killing himself, was obsessed with mass shootings, German authorities said Saturday.
AP said investigators searched the German-Iranian man’s home overnight and found a considerable amount of literature about mass killings.
“On behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Buhari sends his most sincere condolences to the families and friends of victims of the barbaric act,” said a statement by the Presidency on Saturday.
“The President says it is quite unfortunate and inconceivable that the forces of evil do not relent on their activities, but expresses confidence that with the unanimity of purpose from all forces around the world, the workers and perpetrators of these evil acts will not prevail.
“The President also assures the people of Germany that Nigerians as a people are standing with them at this time and are ready to assist in any way to defeat the planners and executors of such crimes,” the statement added.