US condemns bombing of Mosque in Nigeria

The United States Government on Thursday condemned Wednesday’s bombing of a Mosque near Maiduguri, Borno State, where several people were killed and some injured.
The United States embassy in Nigeria said in a statement that its government strongly condemned Boko Haram’s continued vicious attacks on innocent citizens in the North Eastern part of Nigeria.
It said: “The U.S. condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist bombing at a mosque on March 16 near Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in North Eastern Nigeria.
“Dozens of people were killed and injured. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the latest victims of Boko Haram’s senseless brutality.
“Boko Haram continues to commit vicious attacks against innocent civilians including children.”
The statement also frowned at the number of persons the insurgents had killed, raped and injured, as well as those displaced in the Lake Chad Basin region.
It also restated the US Government’s commitment to providing humanitarian assistance and support to those affected by Boko Haram’s violence.
It said: “The US will continue to support those affected by Boko Haram’s violence through ongoing humanitarian aid and victim support services.
“We also remain committed to assisting our partners in the Lake Chad Basin region who are leading the fight to end Boko Haram’s wanton violence and restore peace.”
NAN.