US government has condemned the incessant killings and high level of banditry which has become rampant in Nigeria.
US govt has called on the Buhari-led administration to improve the level of security in Nigeria following the massacre of hundreds of people in northern Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement released on Thursday
“We condemn the recent senseless and brazen killings of civilians in northern Nigeria. In recent weeks, suspected ISIS West Africa militants launched multiple attacks in Borno State, killing more than 120 civilians, including women, children, and the elderly,” the statement read.
“On June 9, unidentified armed bandits attacked a village in Katsina State, killing dozens.
These horrific crimes follow the shooting of a pastor and his pregnant wife on June 1 and the killing of an imam, local village head, and several civilians on June 5 in the course of intercommunal violence in Taraba State.
“Tens of thousands of civilians have lost their lives in Nigeria in recent years to violent attacks by terrorist groups or criminal gangs, in inter-communal violence, or due to their religious beliefs.
“The United States calls on the Government of Nigeria to do more to strengthen ongoing efforts to address this violence, hold those responsible accountable, and protect civilians.”
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It will be recalled that Governor Masari of Katsina state said he had failed in protecting the lives of his people after scores were killed in an attack last week.