AU, UN, ECOWAS condemn Ambush of NNPC Staff By Book Haram Terrorists

Mon, Jul 31, 2017 | By publisher


Oil & Gas

THE African Union, AU, United Nations, UN, and ECOWAS have unequivocally condemn and deplore the Boko Haram terrorists ambush in Maiduguri, on July 25, against a convoy of Personnel of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company accompanied by geologists, under military escort.

A joint statement by the organisations made available to Realnews quoted different sources as revealing that around 50 persons were killed during the attack.

“The AU, UN, and ECOWAS reaffirm their support to the people and the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in their implacable struggle against terrorism.

“The AU, UN, and ECOWAS reiterate their support to all ECOWAS states to fight against terrorism, by encouraging them to implement the ECOWAS counter-terrorism strategy aimed at eradicating this menace in the region.

“The AU, UN, and ECOWAS sincerely wish the injured a swift recovery and express their deepest condolences to the victims and their families, as well as to the people and Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the statement said.

—  Jul 31, 2017 @ 09:30 GMT

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