Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his Nigerian counterpart after the bombing of a displaced persons camp in Rann, North Eastern Nigeria.

I would like to express my deepest condolences to all those affected by this terrible incident.

Our High Commissioner to Abuja has raised this with our Nigerian partners. I welcome the news that the Nigerian Air Force has launched an investigation into the incident. A thorough and prompt investigation is vital to determine the causes and to ensure that lessons are learnt.

It is of fundamental importance that all parties to a conflict adhere to international humanitarian law, including with respect to the protection of civilians during conflict.