President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will continue to
stand with “all her neighbours” in the fight against terrorism.
In a statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman,
Buhari and Mahamadou Issoufou, President of Niger Republic, agreed to
strengthen sub-regional security as a way to push back against the “worrisome
assertiveness” of insurgents in the sub-Sahara and Sahel regions.
According to Shehu, the decision was reached on Tuesday when
Buhari called Issoufou on phone to sympathise with him and citizens of Niger
Republic, following the recent killing of 137 people in a series of attacks on
villages by suspected jihadists.
The attackers, who reportedly rode on motorbikes, raided
several villages in southwestern Niger on Sunday, shooting “at everything which
moved”.
According to the Nigerien government, the attack was “the
bloodiest violence” to hit the country in years.
Buhari condemned the attacks, describing them as “heinous”.
“Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of
victims and people of Niger Republic,” Buhari was quoted as saying.
“Nigeria stands with all her neighbours in the fight against
terrorism.”
The mounting security challenges in the West African country
have led to the loss of lives and properties, as well as the displacement of
thousands of Nigerien citizens.
In January, at least 100 people were killed in the western
villages of Tchombangou and Zaroumdareye.
Less than a week after, another attack claimed the lives of
66 people in the country.
As part of efforts to reduce invasions, the government
banned the use of motorbikes in parts of the country.
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