US condemns Jos, Kano bombings

The United States has condemned the “vicious” bombing of Jos, as well as a series of “terrorist acts” on defenseless civilians.
The US denounced Tues­day’s twin bombings in Jos, which left at least 118 dead, as well as a suicide car bombing in Kano in which four people were killed.
“These vicious attacks on defenseless Nigerian civil­ians and Boko Haram’s ab­duction last month of more than 200 girls in Chibok are unconscionable, terrorist acts demanding account­ability and justice,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims,” she added in a statement.
“We continue to stand with the Nigerian govern­ment and people in their efforts to defeat violent extremism in a manner that protects civilians and ensures respect for human rights.”