We ‘ll Revenge Boko Haram’s Attack On UN Helicopter, Buhari Blows Hot

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday strongly condemned the attack on UN aid helicopter in the Northeast by the Boko Haram terrorists, vowing his government will revenge.

The terrorists had launched a dastardly attack on the UN helicopter Thursday, in Damasak, Borno State, killing two civilians including a five-year-old child in the process.

Edward Kallon, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, on Saturday said both fatalities and several others injured in the attack were on the ground.

“A UN Humanitarian Air Service helicopter was hit by bullets during the attack. No aid workers were on board at the time and crew members are all safe,” Kallon said in a statement.

According to AFP, a UN communication confirmed the aircraft was shot as it approached Damasak and the pilots managed to fly back to Maiduguri.

Reacting to the attack, presidential spokesperson,  Mr. Garba Shehu, quoted Buhari to have said: “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.”

According to the president, the security of foreigners and Nigerians remain the top priority of his administration, adding “we shall leave no stone unturned until we eliminate these remorseless enemies of humanity”.

Buhari, however, underscored the need for all humanitarian and other aid workers in the region to, at all times, properly coordinate movements – air or land, with the Theatre Commander and other military authorities.

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