The United States has raised concerned on the deaths resulting from clashes between Nigerian security forces and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria in areas surrounding Abuja.
The U.S in a statement by its Embassy in Nigeria urged the authorities of the Nigerian Government to conduct a thorough investigation on the events and to take appropriate action.
The country urged the Nigerian government to hold accountable those responsible for violations of the country’s law.
U.S in the statement We called for restraint on all sides.
