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Attack On UN Helicopter Won't Go Without consequences – Buhari

Attack On UN Helicopter Won't Go Without consequences – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the international community and Nigerians that the attack on a UN helicopter which claimed the lives of two people, including a five year old baby, won’t be without consequences.

President Buhari on Sunday, condemned what  he called “the dastardly attack on UN aid helicopter in the northeast on Saturday by the Boko Haram terrorists. “

Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity, in a statement, the president said that the Boko Haram events have been under intense pressure from the military.

The President said, ” This latest cowardly attack on the UN humanitarian helicopter is yet another desperate rear guard action by the Boko Haram terrorist who have been under intense pressure from the Nigeria Military.

“Let me reassure the international community and Nigerians that this latest cowardly attack on  UN humanitarian helicopter which claimed the lives of two people, including a five year old baby, would not go without severe  consequences.

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“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. “

Buhari further said that “the security of foreigners and Nigerians remain the top priority of his administration, and shall leave no stone unturned until we eliminate these remorseless enemies of humanity. “

The President also underscored the need for all humanitarian and other aid workers in the region to, at all times, coordinate movements- air or land, with the Theatre Commander and other military authorities.

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