The United Kingdom (UK) says it is supporting Nigeria in the ongoing war against the Boko Haram insurgents.
UK Minister for International Development, Nick Hurd, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the UK had a very long cordial relationship with Nigeria.
“The very long partnership between UK and Nigeria matters a great deal to us; even my Prime Minister has made it very clear that we stand shoulder to shoulder with Nigeria in the battle against Boko Haram.
“We understand how many thousands and millions of peoples’ lives have been devastated by the atrocities in the North East.
“We are determined to help our own friend and partner to defeat that barbaric group,’’ he said.
Mr. Hurd said at the moment, the UK’s support took the form of a big commitment to training and capacity building in the military.
He said his country was pleased with the successes so far recorded by the military against Boko Haram insurgents recently.
On the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls, Mr. Hurd said UK was always supportive of the determination to ensure the safe return of the girls but challenged Nigeria to lead the girls’ rescue.
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