President Muhammadu
Buhari has condemned what he called “the dastardly attack on UN aid helicopter
in the Northeast on Saturday by the Boko Haram terrorists.”
A statement signed
by his Spokesman, Garba Shehu decried the July 2 violent attack in which at
least two innocent civilians lost their lives, including a five-year-old child.
Buhari said the
attack was yet another desperate rear guard action by the Islamic sect, who
according to him, have been under intense pressure from the Nigerian military.
“Let me reassure the
international community and Nigerians that this latest cowardly attack on a UN
helicopter which claimed the lives of two people, including a five-year-old
baby, would not go without severe consequences'” the President said.
He maintained that
the terrorists were clearly subdued, adding that their increasing attacks on
innocent civilians, including UN humanitarian workers, was a way to prove that
they are strong in order to cover up their dwindling fortunes.
Buhari said, “the security
of foreigners and Nigerians remain the top priority of this administration, and
we shall leave no stone unturned until we eliminate these remorseless enemies
of humanity.”
The UN Humanitarian
Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, had earlier condemned the Boko Haram
attack in Damasak that did damage to a humanitarian helicopter.
A statement he
signed decried the July 2 violent attack in which at least two innocent
civilians lost their lives, including a five-year-old child.
Several others were
injured, and a humanitarian helicopter was hit, sustaining serious damage.
He extended
condolences to the families of the civilians who lost their lives in the attack
and wished a prompt recovery to those injured.
Disclosing that a UN
Humanitarian Air Service helicopter was hit by bullets, Kallon said no aid
workers were on board.
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