UAE condemns Nigeria terrorist attack

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The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place in Nigeria’s Borno state, in which two people died and 20 children were kidnapped.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said that "the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism that aim to destabilise security and stability in contravention of all humanitarian values and principles."

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, wishing for the safe return of the kidnapped to their families.

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