The statement further mentioned that reports suggest dozens of people have been killed and many others severely injured
The United Nations has vehemently condemned the suicide bombing targeting civilians in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday.
In a statement from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Mohamed Malick Fall indicated that the precise number of casualties is yet to be determined.
The statement further mentioned that reports suggest dozens of people have been killed and many others severely injured.
The statement reads, “On 29 June, members of a non-state armed group allegedly attacked a wedding party in Gwoza town with a person-borne improvised explosive device.
“Dozens of people were reportedly killed in this attack, including children, women and men. Reportedly, this was followed by another two attacks later the same day.
“I am horrified by this attack on civilian populations and condemn such acts in the strongest terms. I stand in solidarity with the Government of Nigeria, and the families and communities of all those affected.
“On behalf of the United Nations, I remind all parties to the conflict to adhere to their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians from harm.”
“I have reached out to the Borno State Government to express my condolences and offer any support that the United Nations and the humanitarian community can provide to aid the victims of the attack,” he added.
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