President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the horrific attacks on several churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on the holy day of Easter.

The president made his feelings known in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja yesterday.

Buhari extended his deepest condolences to the families of those killed in the attacks and wished speedy recovery to the injured.

According to him, Nigeria stands with the people of Sri-Lanka at this terrible moment.

He urged the authorities not to spare the wicked elements behind these mischievous attacks.