United
States said on Friday in Abuja that it remained committed to helping the
Federal Government in tackling the threat of Boko Haram and other extremist
organisations to the country.
This is
contained in a statement issued by the Public Affairs Department embassy in Nigeria.
It said
the U.S. government has also restated its commitment to support Nigeria’s
efforts to” rescue the abducted Chibok girls and all others who have been
abducted in various communities”.
It
particularly condemned in the strongest terms the attack on Gumsuri village,
Borno , which was reported to have been perpetrated by Boko Haram.
“We are
aware of reports from persons who fled the scene of the attack that suspected
Boko Haram gunmen kidnapped more than 100 women and children and killed 35
people.
“We abhor
such violence, which continues to take a terrible toll on the people of
Nigeria, and we extend our condolences to the victims and their families.
“Boko
Haram has shown no regard for human life,” it said.
It
expressed concerns that this year alone, Boko Haram had murdered thousands of
innocent people in vicious attacks on schools, churches, and mosques.
According
to the statement, Boko Haram attacks have resulted in displacement of hundreds
of thousands of Nigerians. (NAN)
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