Boko Haram: Federal Government Shifts Blame To International Community
Federal Government yesterday, accused the international community of not intervening in the country's terrorism woes on time.
Boko Haram members
While receiving the US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, Sarah Sewall, in Abuja, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Aminu Wali said it took the abduction of school girls in Chibok, Borno for the international community to show interest in Nigeria's plight which has been ongoing for many years.
"But under the circumstances, unfortunately, Nigeria did not get the attention that needs to get in terms of security challenges until Chibok. So, the whole attention of the world community is on Nigeria today, is on Chibok, is on those girls because the social media is awash with ‘Bring Back Our Girls,’" he said.
He however thanked the United States for its support in the rescue of the abducted girls, adding that historically, the US has been the defender of democracy and human rights and has been promoting peace and security worldwide and should therefore come to the aid of the poor when they are in such situations.
He urged international community to keep up the good work which should not end with Chibok girls.
Speaking earlier, Sewall said the US is committed to support Nigeria in its effort at stamping out insurgency in the country, while also emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to combating violent extremism, building law enforcement capability, protecting civilians, and respecting human rights.
The abduction of over 200 girls from their school in Chibok, Borno on April 14 by the dreaded sect, Boko Haram has caught the attention of many globally and many foreign nations have offered to help Nigeria in the rescue of the girls.
The US already sent some military experts to join forces with local security officials in the search and rescue mission of the missing girls.
There were also reports that Chinese Combat vessels will be deployed on a diplomatic visit to Nigeria next week by the People's Liberation Army Naval Task group.
Source: Legit.ng
