Israel promises to help Buhari fight terrorism

According to punch newspaper, the State of Israel has expressed its desire to assist the in-coming administration of General Mohammadu Buhari (retd.) to fight terrorism. Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin, according to a statement by

the Media Director of Buhari
campaign organisatihkon, Mr. Garba Shehu, made the pledge in a congratulatory letter signed by
him and delivered to the President-elect on Monday in Abuja.
The Israeli leader in the letter, delivered by the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Uri Palti, noted
that the two countries faced “similar dangers and challenges in our daily struggle against those who
want to terrorise our citizens.”
He said, “The latest news regarding the Boko Haram-ISIS alliance underscores the need for like-minded countries to unite in the fight against such radical terrorist organisations.
“I assure you that in this important campaign, Israel stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Nigeria.
“I wish you every success in the challenging task ahead and trust that under your presidency, the
relations of friendship and cooperation between Nigeria and Israel will continue to expand and
strengthen.
Source: punch

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