Insurgency: UN Condemns Attack On Humanitarian Facility In Borno.
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, has condemned the attack by ‘non-state’ armed groups against a humanitarian accommodation in Ngala, Borno State.
An entire section of the facility was reportedly razed, as well as one of the few vehicles being used by UN agencies for movement and aid delivery. “I am shocked by the violence and intensity of this attack, which is the latest of too many incidents directly targeting humanitarian actors and the assistance we provide,” stressed the Humanitarian Coordinator.Mr Kallon, however, stated that no lives were lost during the attack.
The UN envoy said, “I am relieved all staff is now safe and secure. Aid workers, humanitarian facilities and assets cannot be a target and must be protected and respected at all times.
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