The United States government and the European Union (EU) have condemned the recent execution of five aid workers by Boko Haram terrorist group in Nigeria’s North-East.
The Public Affairs Department of the US Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria made the condemnation in a statement issued on Thursday.
The gunmen, who carried out the killing along Maiduguri/Monguno road in June, had on Wednesday released a video of how they executed the five humanitarian workers after a failed negotiation in which they demanded $500,000 for their release.
The statement read: “We are deeply saddened by the execution of five humanitarian workers in Nigeria’s Northeast.
“This comes against the backdrop of the deteriorating conditions for millions of Nigeria. These great individuals dedicated their lives to easing human sufferings.
“We hope that their families and colleagues can take comfort in their selfless sacrifice on behalf of others. “We will remember their dedication to others.”
Also in a statement signed by its Nigerian office spokesperson, Chukwulaka Modestus, Thursday, the EU condemned the dastardly act. It said: “The EU would like to express its condolences with the families, friends and colleagues of the five victims and our thoughts are with them.”