President Muhammadu Buhari says he received "with great shock and profound sadness, news of the dastardly and heinous terrorist attacks on innocent civilians in Paris."

A statement just issued in Abuja by his Spokesman Femi Adesina said: "On behalf of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Buhari conveys his heartfelt sympathy to President Francois Hollande and the people France.The President also extends sincere condolences to the families, relatives and friends of the unfortunate victims of the callous attacks.

"President Buhari totally condemns the barbaric attacks which constitute an unacceptable affront to all human values and civilized norms. As a country which has borne the terrible human cost of terrorist attacks, Nigeria stands in full solidarity with the government and people of France as they mourn those who have sadly lost their lives in the attack on Paris.

"President Buhari calls on all peace-loving nations of the world to intensify ongoing multilateral cooperation and collaborative actions aimed at bringing the scourge of international terrorism to a speedy end for the benefit of all nations."

•Photo shows rescuers at work after the deadly terrorist attacks on Paris.