THE Government of Guyana said it is “extremely concerned” over the continued rampage of the extremist terrorist group, Boko Haram in Nigeria. The Government, in a statement issued through the Foreign Ministry yesterday, said the most recent attack of the group which left widespread destruction and loss of lives, reveals the insanity of a group of people that have no respect for humanity.
The Government of Nigeria reports more than 150 lives have been lost with other sources reporting that as much as 2000 people have perished in the attack and at least 3,700 structures have been destroyed.
The Government of Guyana said it strongly condemns the “cowardly actions of Boko Haram” which seeks to impose its brand of radicalism on the citizenry of Nigeria through terror and anarchy.
The Government of Guyana recalls its statement following the kidnapping of 300 Nigerian schoolgirls from Chibok in April, 2014 by Boko Haram when it urged the international community, Governments and civil society across the world to take action to combat the threat posed by Boko Haram to the peace and stability of the entire Nigerian state while warning of spillover effects in the African region.
“This recent attack by Boko Haram illustrates the urgent need for all peace loving and law abiding nations to immediately take all necessary steps to stop Boko Haram in its insane quest for power at all costs,” the Guyana Government stated.
The Government of Guyana said it also wishes to reaffirm its support for the United Nations and the international community in their efforts to eliminate all terrorist groups and calls for the intensification of these efforts.