UN confirms terror attacks on aid partners in Damasak

The United Nations (UN) has condemned the attacks against aid facilities in Damask, Borno, by terrorists.

Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, said he was deeply concerned over non-state armed groups putting the lives of civilians at risks.

Kallon confirmed that between Saturday night through Sunday morning, three international aid partners’ facilities were directly targeted, set ablaze and damaged.

“I strongly condemn the attack, as humanitarian aid operations and facilities are the lifelines for people affected by violence and conflict in north-east Nigeria who are dependent on assistance to survive”, his statement read.

Kallon regretted that humanitarian operations in Damasak and the support to 8,800 internally displaced people and 76,000 people in the host community have been affected.