The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, has strongly condemned the series of suicide attacks that were carried out by suspected members of Boko Haram on Sunday and Monday, 25 and 26 June 2017 respectively, in Maiduguri town, including the University of Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, killing more than 13 people and injuring dozens of others. The Secretary General described the suicide incidents as heinous and despicable acts that negate Islamic values which uphold the sanctity of human life, especially at a time when Muslims are celebrating the Eid festival. Dr. Al-Othaimeen extended his condolences to the families of the victims and the people and government of Nigeria over this tragedy, and urged the government to intensify efforts in bringing all those responsible for this reprehensible act to justice.
