Egypt denounces “terrorist” attack in Nigeria

Egypt on Wednesday emphatically condemned a "terrorist" attack by suspected Boko Haram militants in Nigeria's northeastern Yobe State, which left scores of people dead or injured. In a press release, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Egypt fully backs the government and people of Nigeria in their efforts to fight all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism and to maintain security and stability in the country. It also voiced sincere condolence to the Nigerian government and the families of the victims over this "appalling terrorist act", wishing a swift recovery of those injured in the attack. At least 81 people were reportedly killed, and several others injured in an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants in Nigeria's northeastern Yobe State. Boko Haram and several other terrorist groups have been launching attacks in northeastern Nigeria for 15 years, killing more than 40,000 people. Source: Kuwait News Agency