President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken with the family of Hauwa Liman, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) aid who was killed by Boko Haram terrorists.
In a statement by Garba Shehu, he said the president spoke with the family on Tuesday, October 16.
President Buhari said his administration did everything to save her life. He also spoke with the president of the ICRC, Peter Maurer, and commended them for the good work being done.
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The statement reads: "President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday spoke with Mohammed Liman, father of Hauwa Liman, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) midwife who was slain by Boko Haram terrorists.
"In a telephone call, President Buhari commiserated with the family and assured Miss Liman's father that the Nigerian government did everything possible to save his daughter's life, expressing sadness that all the efforts turned out unsuccessful.
"He regretted that her commitment to helping victims of the Boko Haram insurgency ended in such a brutal way.
"President Buhari also spoke with Peter Maurer, the president of the ICRC, extending condolences on the loss of the midwife. The president commended the ICRC for the great work they had been doing in Nigeria by providing healthcare services to victims of insurgency in some of the most affected areas.
"President Buhari appealed to the ICRC to continue their services in Nigeria, and not give up, despite the unfortunate and painful loss of their staff."
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According to the president, Nigeria needs the ICRC and the government will continue to do all it can to protect staff of the organisation and other aid workers that are providing much-needed humanitarian services in the North East region, which had been affected by almost a decade-long conflict.
Meanwhile, the federal government has expressed shock over the killing of Hauwa Liman by the Boko Haram terrorists.
Lai Mohammed, the minister of information and culture, said the government was saddened by the death. He described the killing as dastardly, inhuman and ungodly, saying nothing can justify the shedding of the blood of innocent people.
The minister commiserated with the family of Hauwa Liman, noting that the federal government did all within its powers to facilitate her release and save her life.
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Wednesday, 17 October 2018