US Pledges Support For Nigerian Government In Fighting Insurgency

The United States vowed on Sunday to support Nigeria after a series of deadly terror attacks blamed on Boko Haram, calling for those responsible to face justice.

The Islamists have launched a series of attacks on mosques, villages and markets in Borno state in the past few days, claiming more than 200 lives. State Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement.

“We will continue to support Nigeria’s efforts to bring those responsible for these attacks, as well as previous attacks, to justice,” he added in offering condolences to the families of the victims. “As we have said before, the people of northern Nigeria deserve to live free from violence and from terror."

“The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks in northeastern Nigeria inflicted by Boko Haram,” “The United States stands with the Nigerian people in their struggle against violent extremism,” . 

“We will continue to work closely with the Nigerian government and our international partners to combat Boko Haram and assist its many victims.” He noted that Washington is providing counterterrorism aid to help Nigerian authorities fight the terror group.

 He also noted that Washington is providing counterterrorism aid to help Nigerian authorities fight the terror group.