The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack on 5 May 2018 in Gwaska village, Kaduna State, northwestern Nigeria, which resulted in scores of casualties.
 
The Secretary-General expresses his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and to the Government and people of Nigeria, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.
 
The Secretary-General calls for those responsible for this attack to be swiftly brought to justice. The Secretary-General also expresses his continued concern over the persisting violence and urges all actors to work together to bring peace and stability to the country.
 
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
New York, 07 May 2018