Following attacks on some of its assets and staff by Boko Haram insurgents, the United Nations has suspended humanitarian operations in Dikwa and Damasak, Borno state over the safety of its staff and assets.
The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, confirming the decision said he was deeply concerned about the incidents that affected humanitarian assets and personnel.
“We have temporarily suspended operations in these areas to safely relocate humanitarian staff and are closely monitoring the situation”, he said in a statement on Saturday.
The official condemned the attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure which may constitute violations of International Humanitarian Law.
Kallon assured that the UN intend to resume operations as soon as possible so that civilians affected by the conflict will continue to receive the assistance they need.
Last weekend, the UN confirmed that three international aid partners’ facilities were directly targeted and damaged.
About 8,800 Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, and 76,000 people in the host community have been affected.
The global body urged donors and stakeholders to support funding the nine humanitarian hubs and the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS).
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