Turkey, on Wednesday condemned a deadly terror attack in Faduma Koloram village, Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State, northeast, Nigeria.
The heinous attack, according to multiple media reports, was carried out by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members.
Earlier report said 61 people died but the State Governor, Prof Umara Zulum, who visited the scene of the attack to commiserate with survivors confirmed the killing of 81 people.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry is today deeply saddened by the terrorist attack that took place in Borno State of Nigeria, on June 9, 2020, claiming many lives and leaving several injured.
“We condemn this heinous terrorist attack. We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives, speedy recovery to the injured and offer our sincere condolences to the people and Government of Nigeria,” it added.
