The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned the recent attacks that claimed the lives of scores of residents in Zamfara State.
In a statement by his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, condoled with the families whose loved ones were lost to the attacks.
He also called for the arrest and prosecution of the assailants and assured the Nigerian government of the UN’s support in the fight against terrorists and other criminals.
No fewer than four villages were razed in the attacks that lasted about 48 hours in Anka and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas.
The incidents attracted condemnation from various individuals and groups within Nigeria, and from the international community.
President Muhammadu Buhari had also condemned the attacks in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
