US renews cooperation with Nigeria, others to fight war against Boko Haram

The United States, US, government has
restated its commitment to help Nigeria and its
neighbours to counter terrorism acts by Boko
Haram.
Buhari-Obama
A statement issued by the US Embassy in Abuja,
yesterday, however, said that much still needed 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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