The United Nations (UN) Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria

UN condemns Boko Haram attack on Damasak, damage to chopper

U.N. Condemns B-Haram Attack On Damasak, Damage To Chopper

The United Nations (UN) Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, on Saturday, condemned the Boko Haram attack in Damasak, which damaged a humanitarian helicopter.

Kallon in a statement decried the July 2Β violent attackΒ in which at least two innocent civilians lost their lives, including a five-year-old child.

Several others were injured, and a humanitarian helicopter was hit, sustaining serious damage.

He extended condolences to the families of the civilians who lost their lives in the attack and wish a prompt recovery to those injured.

Deploring that a UN Humanitarian Air Service helicopter was hit by bullets, Kallon said no