Abuja – United States said on Friday in Abuja that it
remained committed to helping the Federal
Government in tackling the threat of Boko Haram and
other extremist organisations to the country.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Public
Affairs Department embassy in Nigeria.

It said the U.S. government has also restated its
commitment to support Nigeria’s efforts to” rescue
the abducted Chibok girls and all others who have
been abducted in various communities”.

It particularly condemned in the strongest terms the
attack on Gumsuri village, Borno , which was
reported to have been perpetrated by Boko Haram.

“We are aware of reports from persons who fled the
scene of the attack that suspected Boko Haram
gunmen kidnapped more than 100 women and
children and killed 35 people
.
“We abhor such violence, which continues to take a
terrible toll on the people of Nigeria, and we extend
our condolences to the victims and their families.
“Boko Haram has shown no regard for human life,” it
said.

It expressed concerns that this year alone, Boko
Haram had murdered thousands of innocent people
in vicious attacks on schools, churches, and
mosques.

According to the statement, Boko Haram attacks have
resulted in displacement of hundreds of thousands
of Nigerians.