The Federal Government has condemned the killing of Mali's Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Sadio Camara. The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday describing the attack as a tragic consequence of terrorism. Camara died after injuries sustained in a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) blast outside his residence. The attack occurred last week in Mali's capital during a coordinated series of assaults by jihadist and separatist forces.
Fighters from Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate in the Sahel, collaborated with members of the Azawad Liberation Front in the operation. The foreign affairs ministry said the incident underscores the persistent threat of terrorism in the region. It emphasized that such attacks require stronger collaboration among West African and Sahel nations.
Nigeria reiterated its support for Mali's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and efforts to restore lasting peace. The ministry stressed that peace in one nation is inseparable from peace in others. It called for sustained cooperation within regional and international frameworks to combat terrorism. "Terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, remains a common adversary that demands unified resolve, sustained cooperation and reaffirmation of our shared humanity," the statement read.
The same regional forces Nigeria says must unite against terrorism are the ones enabling its spread through inaction and fractured alliances. Sadio Camara's death in a joint JNIM and Azawad attack exposes the failure of Sahel states to disrupt cross-group coordination. Nigeria calls for solidarity while security gaps across borders remain unaddressed. A minister is dead, and the response remains rhetorical.
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