EU voices concern over increase of terrorist attacks in Nigeria

BRUSSELS, April 16 (KUNA) -- EU High Representative for foreign affairs and security policy Catherine Ashton late Tuesday "strongly condemned" the abduction of more than 100 school girls in north eastern Chibok, Borno state, only a day after a bombing on a bus park in the Nyanya suburb of Abuja killed 71 and injuring many more.
"I am concerned by the increasing frequency and spread of terrorist attacks, including those of last week on several villages in Borno state," she said in a statement.
She called for those responsible for these acts to be brought to justice.
The EU stands with the people and the government of Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and violence and for the rule of law and human rights, added Ashton. (end) nk.hb