The Public
Affairs Department of the U.S Embassy in Abuja made the condemnation while
commiserating with the victim’s families in a statement on Thursday.
The U.S.
Government has condemned the killings of five humanitarian aid workers by Boko
Haram terrorist group in Nigeria’s North-East.
The News
Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Boko Haram terrorists has on Wednesday
released a 35-minute video as they executed five humanitarian workers abducted
about a month ago along Maiduguri/Monguno road.
They killed
the aid workers after a failed negotiation in which they demanded 500,000
dollars for their release.
“We are
deeply saddened by the execution of five humanitarian workers in Nigeria’s
Northeast.
“This comes
against the backdrop of the deteriorating conditions for millions of Nigeria.
“These great
individuals dedicated their lives to easing human sufferings.
“We hope that
their families and colleagues can take comfort in their selfless sacrifice on
behalf of others.
“We will
remember their dedication to others.”
The executed
persons includes; staff of State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Action
Against Hunger, Rich International, International Rescue Committee, and a
private security guard.
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