The United States Government has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to strengthen the security in Northern Nigeria so as to prevent ‘senseless’ killings of civilians.
in a statement signed by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday, the US called on the Nigerian Government to hold those responsible to account and protect civilians.
The US noted that in recent weeks, suspected ISIS West Africa militants launched multiple attacks in Borno State.
The statement reads: “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 U.S., however, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to take necessary actions in insecurity in the country.
