Emir of Kano breaks down during visit from President Goodluck Johnathan

Following the attacks on Kano that left more than 150 dead, President Goodluck Johnathan traveled to  the palace in Kano to grant his condolences to the Hausa and Fulani people's religious/traditional leader, the Emir of Kano. The emir began to weep during his speech as he was swept by sadness when recalled the horrific events that left many of his people dead.

 In the video the president states  "There's some element in our society who have decided to create havoc to retard us, God willing they will never succeed."Johnathan makes reference to Boko Haram's ill intentions to disturb the peace in Nigeria and make the state "ungovernable." The president ended his speech by saying "  “We call on the Almighty Allah to encourage them [people of Kano] and provide for them," through this statement the Christian President Johnathan highlighted that despite the recent violent crisis, there is still hope for a unified Nigeria. ("Emir of Kano weeps as Jonathan visits.", January 23, 2012)

Later the president visited one of the blast sites, State Security Services headquarters.

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