The United States, US, government issued a
statement on Wednesday to renew their support for Nigeria and other countries
in the fight the end the menace of Boko Haram insurgency, saying that much
still needs to be done to ensure that the people of Nigeria and its neighbours
lived in peace.
“The United States remains committed to helping Nigeria and
its neighbours counter Boko Haram’s senseless acts of terror.
“Despite much progress over the past year — due in large part to
newly bolstered Nigerian and regional efforts — more work remains to ensure the
people of Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria can live in peace.
“The conflict has affected the lives of communities across the
Lake Chad Basin region with some 2.5 million internally displaced people and
more than 170,000 Nigerian refugees forced to flee their homes,” the statement
said.
It said the US had provided various forms of support for Nigeria
and its neighbours in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency.
It said: “The United States provides advisors, intelligence,
training, logistical support and equipment to our African partners as they work
to defeat Boko Haram.
“We also support those affected by Boko Haram’s violence through
on-going humanitarian aid and victim support services.
“The United States will continue working with our partners in the
region to identify new opportunities to support their efforts to stop Boko
Haram’s wanton violence and restore order in the Lake Chad Basin region.”
The US condemned the terrible attacks carried out by Boko Haram in
Nigeria from December 25 to December 28 as well as other recent attacks in
Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. It also extended condolences to the families of the
victims.
“Boko Haram killed dozens of innocent
people who were targeted as they went about their daily lives—attending service
at a mosque, shopping in a neighbourhood market or simply travelling down a
road. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the
victims and we stand with the people of Nigeria and the region in the fight
against Boko Haram,” it said.
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