James Duddridge, Minister for Africa, said of the recent violence:

I condemn the latest brutal attacks on innocent civilians in Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon. Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and all who were affected by terrorist action. The UK stands with the governments in the Lake Chad region in their fight against terrorism.

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