The United States Government, Tuesday, condemned the senseless recent killings of civilians in Northern Nigeria by Boko Haram terrorists.
The spate of killings by Boko Haram sect in Yobe, Sokoto, Katsina, Taraba, Niger, Plateau, Borno states, have been on the rise.
In a statement on the U.S State Department website, the US asked the Nigerian Government to be more accountable for its citizens.
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 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 inter-communal 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 United States calls on the Government of Nigeria to do more to strengthen ongoing efforts to address this violence, hold those responsible accountable and protect civilians.”
