The 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 was contained in a statement issued by the Public Affairs Department of the US embassy in Nigeria.
It said the US 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 State, which was reported to have been perpetrated by Boko Haram.
The statement said: “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 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.