By Chioma Obinna
The United Nations yesterday expressed deep sorrow over the reported lack of lives following a suspected suicide bombing at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Nigeria’s Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Mohamed Fall, in a press assertion, mentioned the assault occurred throughout night prayers and left a number of worshippers useless, with scores injured.
“I’m deeply saddened by yesterday night’s reported lack of life in a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, in Borno State, following a suspected suicide bombing assault,” Fall mentioned.
He described the incident as a “heinous assault” and joined Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, in condemning the violence.
“I be a part of the Governor of Borno State in strongly condemning this heinous assault in a spot of worship,” he added.
Fall, talking on behalf of the United Nations in Nigeria, conveyed condolences to the households of the victims, in addition to to the Borno State Authorities and folks of the state. “On behalf of the United Nations in Nigeria, I convey my heartfelt condolences to the households of those that had been killed, and to the Authorities and folks of Borno State. I want the injured a speedy restoration,” he mentioned.
He additionally echoed the governor’s name for heightened vigilance and stronger safety measures, significantly through the festive interval.
“I echo the Borno Governor’s name for elevated vigilance and enhanced safety measures throughout this festive interval and past,” Fall said.
The UN official famous that the incident was one other grim reminder of the persistent violence in Borno State, recalling that on September 5, greater than 50 civilians had been killed in Darajamal, Bama Native Authorities Space, throughout an assault by suspected non-state armed group members.
In keeping with him, different assaults this yr have focused communities and internally displaced individuals’ camps, involving improvised explosive gadgets and suicide bombings, with farmers, fishermen, travellers and merchants typically bearing the brunt.
Fall reiterated his name on all events to the battle to guard civilians and respect worldwide regulation.
“I reiterate my name to events to the battle to guard civilians, together with these gathered in locations of worship, in addition to their property, and to stick to worldwide humanitarian and human rights regulation,” he mentioned.
He assured that the United Nations would proceed to help authorities efforts to help folks affected by the battle within the North-East.
“To enhance Authorities efforts, the United Nations reaffirms its dedication to proceed supporting folks affected by the battle in north-east Nigeria,” Fall mentioned.
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