attack on UN aid helicopter in the Northeast on Saturday by the Boko
Haram terrorists.”
In a reaction to the reports of the incident, President Buhari said:
“This latest cowardly attack on the UN humanitarian helicopter is yet
another desperate rearguard action by the Boko Haram terrorists who have
been under intense pressure from the Nigerian military.”
“Let me reassure the international community and Nigerians that this
latest cowardly attack on a UN helicopter which claimed the lives of two
people, including a five-year-old baby, would not go without severe
consequences.”
“Boko Haram terrorists are clearly on the back foot and their increasing
attacks on innocent civilians, including UN humanitarian workers, were
part of their desperation to prove that they are strong in order to
cover up their dwindling fortunes.”
President Buhari said, “the security of foreigners and Nigerians remain
the top priority of this administration, and we 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, properly coordinate movements
— air or land, with the Theatre Commander and other military
authorities.