The United Nations strongly condemns the suicide bomb assaults on civilian populations within the Gwoza Native Authorities Space of Borno State yesterday. The precise variety of individuals killed and injured stays unknown, however it seems that dozens of individuals have reportedly been killed and others severely injured.
On 29 June, members of a non-state armed group allegedly attacked a marriage social gathering in Gwoza city with a person-borne improvised explosive gadget. Dozens of individuals have been reportedly killed on this assault, together with kids, men and women. Reportedly, this was adopted by one other two assaults later the identical day.
I’m horrified by this assault on civilian populations and condemn such acts within the strongest phrases. I stand in solidarity with the Authorities of Nigeria, and the households and communities of all these affected.
On behalf of the United Nations, I remind all events to the battle to stick to their obligations underneath worldwide humanitarian legislation to guard civilians from hurt.
I’ve reached out to the Borno State Authorities to precise my condolences and supply any help that the United Nations and the humanitarian group can present to assist the victims of the assault.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of OCHA Nigeria.