President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the international community and Nigerians that the latest cowardly attack on a UN helicopter would not go without severe consequences.
The terrorist group attacked the helicopter carrying humanitarian aids meant for war-hit locals in Borno. The attack led to the death of two people, including a five year old kid.
In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja last night, the President said that the Boko Haram elements have been under intense pressure from the military.
Describing the attack as a “rearguard action”, he said the terrorists are aiming soft targets, after being decimated.
“This latest cowardly attack on the UN humanitarian helicopter is yet another desperate rear guard action by the Boko Haram terrorists who have been under intense pressure from the Nigerian military.
“Let me reassure the international community and Nigerians that this latest cowardly attack on a UN helicopter which claimed the lives of two people, including a five -year old baby, would not go without severe consequences.
“Boko Haram terrorists are clearly on the back foot and their increasing attacks on innocent civilians, including UN humanitarian workers, was part of their desperation to prove that they are strong in order to cover up their dwindling fortunes.”
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