Secretary-General Strongly Condemns North-Eastern Nigeria Killings, Destruction

 

The following statement was issued on 5 November by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General condemns the armed attacks and bombings which have taken place in and near the north-east Nigerian city of Damaturu, reportedly killing and injuring scores of people while causing severe destruction.  The Secretary-General expresses his sincere sympathy and condolences to the people of Nigeria and to the bereaved families.  He expresses the hope that the perpetrators of these attacks will be brought to justice.  The Secretary-General calls once again for an end to all violence in the area.  He reiterates his firm conviction that no objective sought can justify this resort to violence.

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