‘We stand in brotherhood with Russia’ — FG reacts to Moscow concert shooting

The federal government has commiserated with Russia over the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow on Friday.

The attackers were said to have shot at the crowd with automatic weapons and threw a grenade in the hall — after which they fled.

Russia’s Investigative Committee said on Saturday that at least 115 people have been confirmed dead, adding that the number of victims is expected to rise further.

The Islamic State (ISIS) had earlier claimed responsibility for the shooting.

In a statement sympathising with Russia, Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, prayed for the quick recovery of those injured.

“We convey our deepest condolences to the people and government of the Russian Federation on the tragic attack carried out at the Crocus Concert Hall in Moscow,” the statement reads.

“The attack resulted in the death of innocent people and injuries to more than a hundred others.

“We also pray for the quick recovery of those injured. At this challenging time, we stand in brotherhood with the government and the Russian Federation.

“We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Russian President, Vladimir Putin.”