The United Nations Security Council has condemned in strongest terms the continued escalation of attacks perpetrated by Nigeria’s terror group, Boko Haram.
The Council pointed to an attack on February 1 in Borno State, Nigeria and to increasing attacks in the Lake Chad Basin region, including on January 29 and 30.
It pointed also to Chadian forces deployed in Cameroon near the town of Fotokol, which killed four Chadian soldiers and injured 12 others.
The 15-member Council extended its condolences and also sympathised with the families of those killed and injured, as well as with the peoples and the Governments of Nigeria and Chad.
It recalled Council’s presidential statement on January 19, in which the members reiterated their deep concern that the activities of Boko Haram are undermining the peace and stability of the West and Central African region.
It urged the region to enhance regional military operations and coordination to more effectively and immediately combat Boko Haram.
In that regard, it commended the Chadian army’s swift assistance in Cameroon, which resulted in neutralisation of 123 Boko Haram combatants and the capture of others.
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