By Victor Asije
Lagos – The Secretary- General of the United
Nations (UN), Mr Antonio Guterres, on Wednesday expressed the displeasure
of the international organisation over Tuesday’s series of terrorist attacks
in Borno State, Nigeria.
Guterres, in a statement issued by the UN spokesman, Mr
Stéphane Dujarric, expressed the organisation‘s condolences to the
Government and people of Nigeria.
“The Secretary-General condemns the series of terrorist attacks on
Aug. 15 in Borno State, Nigeria.
“The Secretary-General extends his deep condolences to the Government
and people of Nigeria for the loss of lives and wishes a speedy
recovery to those injured.
“He calls for those responsible for these repeated heinous acts in
Nigeria and neighbouring countries to be swiftly brought to justice,’’
the statement said.
Guterres reiterated the UN’s solidarity and continued support
to the Government of Nigeria’s commitment to fighting against
terrorism and violent extremism.
The Secretary-General also announced the commitment of his
organisation to continue to support efforts within the framework
of the counter-terrorism initiatives of the Lake Chad Basin
Commission. (NAN)