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Tayo Olanipekun
The United Nations (UN) has expressed concern over the renewed killings in Borno State, saying the attacks were unchecked may reverse the gains made so far in securing lives and property in the north east region.
This is as it also called on the authorities in Kaduna State to “seriously look into” circumstances leading to the killings over the weekend, which it said have become “too common.”
This position was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the UN Resident Coordinator, Edward Kallon on the two incidents.
It was been reported that close to 40 lives were lost in separate incidents over the last few days, when Boko Haram attacked civilians in Borno State.
“While numerous efforts are underway to bring the crisis in the North-East to an end, I would like to appeal to the Government of Nigeria and security forces in the region to scale up their efforts aimed at protecting civilian communities especially in areas where sporadic attacks have been recorded recently,” said the statement.
Kallon said he also learned with “sadness,” the loss of over 50 lives following communal clashes in Kasuwan Magani area, South of Kaduna State.
“I urge authorities in the State to seriously look into circumstances leading to these clashes, which have become too common,” he added.
He, therefore, appealed to all stakeholders to commence processes to amicably address the underlying causes of the crisis and bring the perpetrators to account.
“On behalf of the UN family in Nigeria, I wish to express my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the bereaved,” said Kallon.
The UN, he noted, remains ready to support the government and people of Nigeria in seeking sustainable solutions to related national challenges.
It is noteworthy that a curfew was imposed on Kaduna Sunday afternoon,leaving many people trapped in parts of the city,following the outbreak of the crisis.
