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Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to pray for the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari following the recent spate of terrorist attacks in the country.

Jonathan also stated that the war on terror is a task for all Nigerian and not just the armed forces.

The former President made the statement on Sunday, July 5, 2015, via a post on his Facebook page.

It reads:

“The death of any Nigerian at the hands of terrorists is a sad reminder that the war on terror is a task for all Nigerians not just the armed forces.”

“I urge all Nigerians to continue to pray for peace in Nigeria and to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari as the government does its best to bring an end to these acts of terror and secure all Nigerians.”

Many people died in terror attacks