Insecurity in Northern Nigeria: United States Government Calls for Prosecution of Perpetrators
The government of the United States has criticized the killing of civilians in Northern region of Nigeria and called on President Muhammadu Buhari to be firm in securing lives and property. The US government made a call for perpetrators to be held accountable.
This comes in the wake of renewed attacks by Boko Haram insurgents and bandits in Borno, Southern Kaduna, Katsina, Taraba, Niger, Plateau, Yobe and Sokoto state.
The State Department, US in an address on Tuesday, asked Buhari’s government to safeguard civilians and hold those responsible accountable.
It 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...