Buhari reacts to Algeria military plane crash

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with President Abdelaziz
Bouteflika and the people of Algeria on Wednesday's military plane
crash.

The mishap occurred near the Boufarik military airport in Algiers,
claiming many lives.

The President also extends deepest condolences to the families and
friends of bereaved Algerians and other nationals, who are in sorrow
because of the tragedy.

In a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari assured President
Bouteflika and those who lost their loved ones of the sympathy of all
Nigerians in their moment of grief.

"The President affirms that the thoughts and prayers of all Nigerians
are with all who mourn, even as he prays that God Almighty will
comfort the bereaved, the nation of Algeria and grant eternal rest to
the souls of those who died in the crash", it added