The UN urged all parties to the crisis to uphold their responsibilities under international humanitarian and human rights law through its spokesman in Nigeria.
The alleged ambush and cruel execution of more than 30 villagers in Mukdolo village, Ngala Local Government Area, Borno State yesterday have been sharply denounced by the United Nations.
The UN expressed its sincere sympathies to the relatives of the deceased in a statement on Thursday through its Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Matthias Schmale, and wished the injured who are recovering a swift recovery.
As a result of the fatal attack, which was apparently carried out by an armed gang that has not yet been recognised, many others are also said to have been injured, and more are still missing.
According to sources, the victims of this horrible crime were farmers and fishermen trying to make a living in a dangerous area. These people comprised both hosts from the neighbouring Dikwa Local Government Area and internally displaced people (IDPs).
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Prior to the raid, the community of Mukdolo had been abandoned because of the actions of non-state armed organisations.
The UN responded further to the sad development by stating that the attack is yet another horrifying reminder of the ongoing dangers of violence and insecurity that IDPs and other people impacted by the more than 13 years of the non-international armed conflict in the region continue to face on a daily basis in their fight for survival.
The UN urged all parties to the conflict to uphold their commitments under international humanitarian and human rights law to protect civilians from harm through its spokesman in Nigeria.
The intergovernmental body also urged state authorities to look into this crime right now and promptly prosecute those responsible.
