By our reporter| The United Nations on Saturday said it has temporarily suspended humanitarian operations in Dikwa and Damasak in Borno state.
Edward Kallon, UN resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, who made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday, said the move came as a result of Boko Haram attacks in the area.
According to Kallon, the organisation’s operations in the two areas were being put on hold in order to safely relocate the humanitarian staff to other locations.
“I am deeply concerned about the recent attacks on humanitarian operations in Dikwa and Damasak, affecting humanitarian assets and personnel, the statement read.
“We have temporarily suspended operations in these areas in order to safely relocate humanitarian staff and are closely monitoring the situation. We intend to resume operations as soon as possible, so that civilians affected by the conflict continue to receive the assistance they need.
“I condemn in the strongest terms attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure which may constitute violations on International Humanitarian Law.”
Boko Haram has in recent weeks renewed attacks in communities in Borno state, where the insurgency has been raging for a decade.
The insurgents attacked Damasak in Mobbar LGA on Wednesday, displacing hundreds of residents who fled to the neighbouring Niger Republic.
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