The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned recent terrorist attacks reported in the Republic of Mali, following claims circulating online about the killing of the country’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Sadio Camara, Peak Newspaper reports
In a statement reacting to the incident, Nigeria expressed concern over the wave of violence in the Sahel region and extended solidarity with the Malian government and people.
However, as of the time of this report, there has been no official confirmation from Malian authorities or international bodies that the defence minister was killed in the reported attack.
Security sources indicate that while terrorist activity did occur around April 25, details surrounding the alleged death remain unclear and unverified.
Nigeria reiterated its support for regional cooperation in combating terrorism, urging stronger intelligence sharing among West African states to curb further attacks.
Authorities in Mali are yet to release a comprehensive update on casualties linked to the incident.
