Date Published: 09/05/11

We know sponsors of bomb blasts -Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has said that his administration has uncovered what he called “strong leads” to the terrorists and those behind dastardly acts.

The president said he has therefore directed security agenicies to begin a man hunt for the alleged sponsors, saying there would be no “sacred cows” in the “war against terror.”

President Jonathan,  spoke at the launch of the new National Drivers Licence and vehicle numbers.

He warned those visiting death and destruction on innocent Nigerians and their sponsors that there is “no hiding place” for them anymore.
Jonathan said: “Today’s launch has acquired greatest significance following last Friday’s unprovoked attack which led to the loss of lives and has left in its trail gory images of  the threat which terrorism now poses to the peace and security of our nation and the safety of our citizens.  

“Since the last bombing episode on October 1, I had directed the hastening of efforts to build a credible data base of drivers and vehicles in order to improve public safety. The importance of this project is reaffirmed by the consistent use of vehicles in the conduct of the recent bombing episode. 

“Let me use this occasion to reassure Nigerians and members of the international community that we now have strong leads as to those involved in this terror war on Nigeria and Nigerians. I have directed security operatives to go after them no matter where they may be hiding. 
“Also, I am using this opportunity to warn that those who choose to hide under our new freedom to perpetuate evil against our people shall have no hiding place.”

This administration, according to the President, is fully determined and able to deal with all threats and agents of instability who continue to test the resolve of our nation and its democratic institutions and leadership. 

“As President and Chief Security Officer of the nation, I will employ every means and instruments at my disposal to secure this nation against forces of evil which seek to divide and sabotage our country,” Jonathan said.