US, UN Express Horror, Condemn Borno Wedding Bomb Attacks

The United States (US) Mission and United Nations (UN) in Nigeria have condemned the suicide bomb attacks that targeted civilian populations in Gwoza, a Local Government Area of Borno State.

Reacting in a post on its official X handle on Sunday, @USinNigeria, the US Mission said the violence showed cruel disregard for human lives, noting it would be working with Nigeria to bring the perpetrators of the violence to justice.

The mission wrote: “The United States (US) condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific attacks that took place in Gwoza, Borno State on June 29. These reprehensible acts of violence show a cruel and heartless disregard for human life. We offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed and wish a full recovery to the injured.

“These abhorrent attacks are a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by terrorism in the region. The US Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria is committed to our partnership with Nigeria as it works to defeat terrorism and bring the perpetrators of these heinous acts to justice.”

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Also, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, in a statement on Sunday, expressed his horror and condemnation of the attacks in the strongest terms, Punch reports.

“I am horrified by this attack on civilian populations and condemn such acts in the strongest terms. I stand in solidarity with the Government of Nigeria and the families and communities of all those affected,” Fall stated.

Fall also reminded all parties involved in the conflict of their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians from harm.

He emphasised the United Nations’ (UN) commitment to supporting the victims of the attacks and conveyed his condolences to the Borno State Government.

“I have reached out to the Borno State Government to express my condolences and offer any support that the United Nations (UN) and the humanitarian community can provide to aid the victims of the attack,” he added.

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