United Nations, Jan 22 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the deadly multiple attacks in northern Nigeria and called for a “swift and transparent” probe.

A statement issued by Ban’s spokesperson Saturday said the secretary-general “condemns in the strongest terms” the series of attacks in Kano state, which left over 160 people dead.

“The secretary-general is appalled at the frequency and intensity of recent attacks in Nigeria, which demonstrate a wanton and unacceptable disregard for human life,” Xinhua quoted the statement as saying.

“In voicing solidarity with the government and people of Nigeria, the secretary-general also expresses his hope for swift and transparent investigations into these incidents that lead to bringing the perpetrators to justice,” it said.

African Union Commission Chairman Jean Ping also condemned the attacks “in the strongest terms”.

Nigeria imposed a 24-hour curfew Saturday in Kano after the attacks, which targeted several police stations.