War Against Terror: UK Stands With Nigeria To Defeat Boko Haram, Says UK International Development Minister

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 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.