UAE condemns suicide attack in Nigeria

Abu Dhabi - Fifty eight people were killed and more than 78 others wounded in the terrorist attack.

The UAE has strongly condemned the suicide attack perpetrated by women from the Boko Haram terrorist group in the Dikwa Camp for internally displaced persons, IDP, in Borno State in north eastern Nigeria. Fifty eight people were killed and more than 78 others wounded in the terrorist attack.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation confirmed that such criminal acts, which target innocent people, contravene all humanitarian values, ethics and principles. The ministry reiterated the UAE's firm position of denouncing terrorism in all its forms and its support for efforts being exerted by the international community to eradicate the menace of terrorism in all countries.
"The UAE stands in solidarity with Nigeria in its fight against terrorist groups," the ministry emphasised, conveying its condolences to the government and people of Nigeria as well as to the bereaved families of victims. It also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident.