The United States has strongly condemned the multiple bomb
blasts in the city of Jos on May 20, as well as the bombing in the
Sabon-Gari neighborhood of the city of Kano on May 18.
According to National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, no fewer
than 118 people died and 56 injured in the twin bomb blasts which hit
Jos Terminus Market in Plateau state.
In its press statement the US Embassy in Nigeria extended their
deepest condolences to the families of the victims. And once again
stressed that they would continue to assist the Nigerian government in
the search of abducted girls in Chibok.
Last week igerian authorities met with the United States as well as
other partners and allies in Paris to discuss the way forward on
confronting the regional security threat Boko Haram poses to Nigeria and
West Africa.
Countries agreed to work together to establish a regional
counterterrorism strategy, strengthen regional cooperation, including
with respect to intelligence sharing and border security, and mobilize
support for sanctions against Boko Haram at the United Nations.
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