The United States Government has condemned the latest Boko Haram onslaught in North East Nigeria which has led to the death of at least 40 people.
In a statement by John Kirby, Department of State Spokesperson, Wednesday, the U.S. government said those responsible for the deaths must be held accountable.
“We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of the victims of recent attacks in Borno State, attacks that resulted in more than 40 deaths,” Mr. Kirby said.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the continued and widespread violence inflicted by Boko Haram on innocent men, women, and children in Nigeria.”
The attacks on Monday and Tuesday occurred in Debiro Hawul and Debiro Bi villages in Borno State.
Also, in a separate attack on Tuesday, a female suicide bomber killed at least 10 people and injured more than 20 in a market in Yobe State, according to witnesses.
Mr. Kirby said the latest attacks serve as a reminder that despite progress on the battlefield, Boko Haram remains capable of deadly and destabilizing acts of terrorism.
“We commend the efforts by the Nigerian military, as well as the militaries of Chad, Niger, and Cameroon for the gains they have made fighting Boko Haram,” he said.
“We encourage the government of Nigeria to take steps to secure and govern liberated areas by filling in behind military successes with police and civilian administration.
“The United States stands with Nigeria in the face of this threat. We will continue to take steps to increase our support for their efforts.”
At least 200 people have been killed in Boko Haram attacks since May 29, 2015, and about 18,000 deaths have been recorded since the group began a campaign of violence in 2009