The U.S Embassy in Abuja has condemned the multiple
bomb blasts that rocked the city of Jos on Tuesday as
well as the blast in the Sabon-Gari neighborhood of
Kano on Sunday night.
A statement from the embassy said the vicious attacks
on Nigerian civilians and the abduction last month of
more than 200 girls in Chibok are unconscionable acts
and demonstrate the criminality of the perpetrators who
continue to target defenseless civilians.
“We have seen reports that tensions are high in Jos, and
we join the voices of those who are appealing for calm.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families of
the victims,” the statement read.
“The United States met last weekend in Paris with
Nigerian authorities as well as our partners and allies to
discuss the way forward on confronting the regional
security threat Boko Haram
poses to Nigeria and West
Africa.
“Countries agreed to work together to establish a
regional counterterrorism strategy, strengthen regional
cooperation, including with respect to intelligence
sharing and border security, and mobilize support for
sanctions against Boko Haram at the United Nations.”
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