US Government Frowns Over Incessant Killings In Nigeria

The United State government on Wednesday expressed worry over the incessant attacks on citizens of Nigeria living in the northern part of the country.

The U.S. government, in a statement signed by Michael Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State from its Nigeria embassy said the recent killings are senseless and brazen.

“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.