March 5, 2015 - Following reports of the killing of dozens of civilians in northeastern Nigeria by the terrorist group Boko Haram, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:
“Canada condemns the killings in the town of Njaba in Borno state. On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my condolences to the families and friends of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.
“We are appalled by the ongoing violence by Boko Haram, which has killed thousands of people.”
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