Breaking News: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Condemns Assassination Attempt on Former US President Donald Trump

In a strong condemnation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has denounced the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. Tinubu described the incident as "distasteful," emphasizing that "violence has no place in democracy."

The attack on former President Donald Trump is distasteful and goes beyond the pale of democratic norms. Violence has no place in democracy.

I extend my sympathies to the former President and wish him relief. I also condole with the family of the deceased and those wounded and…

The shocking event occurred during a campaign rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania, where Trump, the Republican candidate for the upcoming November election, narrowly escaped injury. Gunshots were fired, and Trump later revealed, “I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.”

The Federal Bureau of Investigation identified the shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks. The attack resulted in one fatality and left two others injured.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Tinubu expressed his sympathies: “The attack on former President Donald Trump is distasteful and goes beyond the pale of democratic norms. Violence has no place in democracy. I extend my sympathies to the former President and wish him relief. I also condole with the family of the deceased and those wounded and wish them a quick recovery.”

President Tinubu also reaffirmed Nigeria's solidarity with the United States during this tumultuous time.

The attack on former President Donald Trump is distasteful and goes beyond the pale of democratic norms. Violence has no place in democracy.

I extend my sympathies to the former President and wish him relief. I also condole with the family of the deceased and those wounded and…

— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) July 14, 2024