United States of America has condemned in its entirety the spate of killings that have been going on at every nook and cranny in the Northern States in Nigeria.
In a statement signed and released during the week by the US Secretary of States, Michael R. Pompeo while expressing deep concerns stated that killing of innocent citizens and civilians is totally reprehensible and senseless. He however, urged Federal Government to continue to be drastic in beefing up security at all volatile States and regions in the country to prevent future occurrences.
Read the Statement below:
We condemn the recent senseless and brazen killings of civilians in northern Nigeria.
In recent weeks, suspected ISIS West Africa militants launched multiple attacks in Borno State, killing more than 120 civilians, including women, children, and the elderly. On June 9, unidentified armed bandits attacked a village in Katsina State, killing dozens.
These horrific crimes follow the shooting of a pastor and his pregnant wife on June 1 and the killing of an imam, local village head, and several civilians on June 5 in the course of intercommunal violence in Taraba State.
Tens of thousands of civilians have lost their lives in Nigeria in recent years to violent attacks by terrorist groups or criminal gangs, in inter-communal violence, or due to their religious beliefs. The United States calls on the Government of Nigeria to do more to strengthen ongoing efforts to address this violence, hold those responsible accountable, and protect civilians.
