United Nations Secretary- General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, yesterday called on Boko Haram and all extremist groups in Nigeria to cease their attacks in the Northern parts of the country. This fresh warning came barely 24 hours after several innocent people including worshipers were killed while praying inside a mosque in the Mafa and Kondugo areas of Borno State. According to a statement made available to United Nations correspondents last night, the Secretary-General strongly condemned the recent violent attacks that have killed scores of civilians in the localities of Mafa and Kondugo in Borno state. The statement made available by Mr. Ban Ki-moon’s spokesman in New York quoted the United Nations chief as saying that all parties in the affected areas shouls resolve their differences through dialogue and other peaceful means rather than the killings of innocent people. Mr. Ban Ki-moon however reiterated his firm conviction that no objective could be attained through such violence. Just two weeks ago, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court reported that there was reason to believe that Boko Haram had been committing crimes against humanity in Nigeria by bombing, killing and maiming innocent people in the country. The report issued by the Office of the Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda then, found that the group has, since July 2009, “launched a widespread and systematic attack that has resulted in the killing of more than 1,200 Christian and Muslims civilians in different locations throughout Nigeria. The ICC further said that it was assessing whether the national authorities in Nigeria were conducting genuine proceedings in relation to those who appeared to bear the greatest responsibility for such crimes, and its gravity. RELATED TOPIC TAGS News World New York Nigeria United Nations International Criminal Court Ban Ki- moon secretary- general States of Nigeria Yobe State Islamic terrorism Boko Haram Nigeria Mafa Boko alphabet Ban Ki- moon January 2012 Nigeria attacks December 2011 Nigeria bombings War Politics SHARE 0 comments ALSO ON LEADERSHIP NG As APC Chieftains Visit Minna: APC’s Emergence … 5 comments • 13 days ago Deportation: US-based Ndi- Igbo Writes Jonathan To … 1 comment • 8 days ago Terrorism Will Not Spread Beyond Northeast - Army … 1 comment • 7 days ago US Promises Easy Visa Application Process For … 1 comment • 7 days ago Best ⚙ ⤤ No one has commented yet. Comment feed r Subscribe via email ✉ 0 ★ TEXT RESIZE RELATED ARTICLES United Nations Labels Nigeria ‘Violent Countr y’ Ban Ki- moon Asks Boko Haram To Cease Attacks 20 Killed In Fresh Boko Haram Attack In Borno FROM THIS AUTHOR UN Warns Boko Haram To Cease Terror Attacks PDP In Americ a Rejects Move To Cancel Chapte r Conven tion Securit y, Invest ment Issues Top Nigeria’
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