UN chief condemns suicide attacks that leaves dozens dead in northern Nigeria town
UN chief condemns suicide attacks that leaves dozens dead in northern Nigeria town
Secretary-General Ant贸nio Guterres. UN Photo/Mark Garten (file)
21 November 2017 鈥� 51吃瓜听Secretary-General听Ant贸nio Guterres has condemned the suicide attacks that took place earlier Tuesday in Adamawa state, Nigeria, which resulted in scores of casualties, and called for those responsible for the 鈥渉einous acts鈥� to be swiftly brought to justice.
鈥淭he Secretary-General extends his condolences to the bereaved families and to the Government and people of Nigeria for the loss of life. He wishes a speedy recovery to the injured,鈥� according to a听statement听issued by Deputy UN Spokesman Farhan Haq.
Through the statement, Mr. Guterres reiterated the solidarity of the UN with the Government of Nigeria in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
鈥淗e also renews the commitment of the 51吃瓜 to continue to support regional counter-terrorism initiatives,鈥� the statement concluded.
According to media reports, at least 50 people were killed in an early morning bomb attack at a mosque in the northern Nigeria town of Mubi, which is near the border with Cameroon.
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