Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Deadly Suicide Attacks in Nigeria on Displaced Persons Camps, Reiterates Support to Government’s Fight against Terrorism

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the suicide attacks on 24 July in the two camps for internally displaced persons near Maiduguri, Borno State, in Nigeria.  These terrorist acts are targeting people who had already fled their homes as a result of Boko Haram violence.

The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the people and Government of Nigeria for the loss of life.  He wishes a quick recovery to those injured and calls for those responsible for this heinous act to be swiftly brought to justice.  He reiterates the United Nations support to the Government of Nigeria in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism in full observance of international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law.