U.S. condemns murder of ICRC’s health worker, Hauwa Liman

The Embassy of the United States, Abuja has condemned the murder of Hauwa Muhammed Liman, a health worker with the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The 24-year-old midwife, who was abducted in March alongside other health workers, was shot dead on Monday by a Boko Haram faction, the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP).

Her murder came nearly one month after another health worker, Saifura Ahmed was killed by the insurgents.

The U.S Embassy, in a statement on Tuesday, commiserated with the family of Liman and reaffirmed its continued support to Nigerian government in the efforts to combat terrorism.

The statement reads: “The U.S. Embassy extends its heartfelt condolence to the family of Hauwa Muhammed Liman and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

“We stand in solidarity with our Nigerian partners as we work to defeat ISIS-West Africa and prevent these tragedies.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Hauwa’s family, to her colleagues, and to those still suffering in captivity.”