Boko Haram: UN, #BBOG, CAN condemn killing of Hauwa Liman

The United Nations has condemned Monday’s execution of another
International Committee of the Red Cross worker by Boko Haram
terrorists.

The UN Secretary General, António Guterres called for the
prosecution of the terrorists.

Hauwa Liman was killed after a deadline given by the terror
group for government to meet its demands elapsed, on Monday.

The terror group had executed Ms Liman’s colleague, Saifura
Khursa, in September, before threatening to kill Ms Liman and a
third staff of the outfit, Alice Ngaddah, in October.

The three ICRC officials were kidnapped in March in an IDP camp
in Rann, a community in Borno State.

The terror group promised to ‘enslave’ Ms Ngaddah and a Dapchi
student kidnapped by the group in February, Leah Sharibu.

The killings have been condemned by local and international
groups, across the world.
In the statement by the global body, Mr Guterres called on the
Nigerian government and local authorities in the North-east to
ensure the protection of humanitarian workers in the war-torn
region.

The UN statement was signed by Mr Gutteres’ spokesperson,
Stéphane Dujarric.

“The Secretary-General is appalled and strongly condemns the
killing of an aid worker from the International Committee of the
Red Cross (ICRC) in north-east Nigeria on Monday. The aid worker,
Hauwa Mohammed Liman, had been held hostage since March 2018 and
was killed by her captors.

“The Secretary-General expresses his deepest condolences to the
family, friends and colleagues of Ms Liman and expresses his
solidarity with the President and staff of the ICRC. Those
responsible for this killing must be brought to justice.

“The Secretary-General expresses his concern for the safety and
well-being of the remaining hostages and calls for their immediate
release.

“The Secretary-General emphasises that all parties to the
conflict must protect aid workers who provide life-saving
humanitarian assistance to the millions of people in need in
north-east Nigeria.

In a similar reaction, the #BringBackOurGirls group joined other
Nigerians in condemning the execution, describing it as an
unfortunate consequence of the government’s failure.

“Today is yet another dark day in our nation. The heart-breaking
news of the death of Hauwa Leman comes as an extreme shock which
leaves us devastated by the deeply regrettable consequences of the
Government’s failure,” the group said in a statement signed by its
leaders, Edith Yassin, Nifemi Onifade and Gapani Tanya.

The #BBOG lamented what it described as government’s obvious
neglect of the remaining 112 Chibok girls and called on government
to ensure the safe release of the girls and Ms Sharibu.

The #BBOG staged a protest on Tuesday in Abuja to highlight its
demands.
Also, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) condemned Ms
Liman’s murder. In a statement issued on Tuesday, it prayed for the
repose of the victim’s soul.

“CAN prays to God to give the families of the bereaved, the
leadership of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
(NSCIA), their friends, colleagues, and the International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC), the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable
loss.

“May God console and comfort you all. Our heart goes with you
and ask God to heal your wounds and restore sanity to our country.
May those responsible for the wanton killings in the country repent
and reconcile with the entire populace in Jesus’ Name.”