The United Nations (UN) has expressed sadness over the Friday’s reported killing of dozens of civilians in Darajamal Village, Bama Local Government Area, in Borno State by a Non-State armed group (NSAG)
Penpushing reports that Nigeria Humanitarian Coordinator, Mohamed Fall expressed this in a statement lamenting that preliminary reports indicated that more than 50 civilians were killed during the attack
‘An unknown number of people were also allegedly abducted, with others fleeing with injuries. At least 28 houses were also reportedly burned during the attack. The number of casualties is expected to change as more information becomes available’, he noted.
‘On behalf of the United Nations in Nigeria, I convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed and those affected, and to the Government and the people of Borno State and wish the injured a speedy recovery’, Fall stated.
Penpushing further reports that the Humanitarian Coordinator, however, called on security authorities to apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous attack and swiftly bring them to justice, as well as need for the immediate release of all those abducted.
‘This recent killing of civilians is yet another grim reminder of the toll of rising violent attacks and insecurity in Borno State this year. Multiple attacks against civilians have been recorded leading to the deaths of hundreds of civilians in Borno alone’, he wrote.
‘The attacks, ranging from targeted attacks on communities to internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, using improvised explosive devices, suicide bombings and other tactics have targeted civilians including farmers, fishermen, travelers and traders’, Fall added.
Penpushing also reports that the statement pointed out that deadly attacks against civilians have equally been recorded in neighbouring Adamawa and Yobe states with a rural health centre, grain stores and a market among targeted areas.
The Humanitarian Coordinator reiterated his call to parties to the conflict to protect civilians as well as their property and to adhere to international humanitarian and human rights law, and reaffirmed United Nations (UN) commitment to continue supporting people affected by conflict to complement government efforts.
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