ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has condemned the terrorist attacks in Tchombangou and Zaroumdareye border villages in Niger’s Tillaberi region, in which several innocent people were killed and injured.
Foreign Office in a statement said, “Pakistan stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the brotherly government and people of Niger and shares their anguish at these cowardly and mindless acts of terrorism.”
“We extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured,” the FO added.“Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations. We remain in strong support and solidarity with the government and people of Niger in this hour of grief and sorrow,” the statement maintained.
Terrorists have killed around 100 people in two villages in western Niger, the latest in a string of civilian massacres that have rocked the jihadist-plagued Tillaberi region.
The attacks on the villages of Tchoma Bangou and Zaroumadareye occurred on Saturday just as first-round presidential election results were announced.
They were waged by terrorists who came riding about 100 motorcycles, said Alamo Hassane, the mayor of the Tondikiwindi commune that administers both villages.
“There were up to 70 dead in Tchoma Bangou and 30 dead in Zaroumadareye,” he said, adding he had just returned from the scene of the attacks.
