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Two workers of america Consulate in Nigeria allegedly on humanitarian mission have been killed by hoodlums within the Ogbaru space of Anambra State, together with two of their Police Cell Power (PMF) escorts.
Their our bodies had been burned together with their automobiles whereas another members of the convoy had been kidnapped by the gunmen, who struck yesterday afternoon Tuesday, Might 16, 2023…..CONTINUE READING
A supply mentioned: “Not less than 4 individuals had been killed within the assault whereas others sustained accidents. Troops have taken over the neighborhood.”
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident, providing the next particulars in an announcement issued final night time:
“Following an assault on a convoy of workers of U.S Consulate round 3:30 p. m. alongside Atani, Osamale street.
“The hoodlums murdered two of the PMF operatives, and two workers of the Consulate, and set their our bodies ablaze and their automobiles.
“Additionally, the arsonist/murderers on sighting the responding joint safety forces kidnapped two Police operatives, the driving force of the second automobile and took to their heels.
“No U.S citizen was within the convoy.”
Ikenga mentioned the command was involved that such officers may go to the state with out recourse to the police within the space or any safety company.
The US Mission Nigeria additionally confirmed the incident, saying its personnel had been collaborating with Nigerian safety operatives to get to the foundation of the matter.
“We affirm there was an incident on Might 16 in Anambra state. U.S. Mission Nigeria personnel are working with Nigerian safety providers to research.
“The safety of our personnel is all the time paramount, and we take in depth precautions when organizing journeys to the sphere. We now have no additional remark presently,” a US Mission Nigeria spokesperson mentioned in response to media inquiry.
Anambra has in latest instances turn into one of many southeastern states with excessive degree of violence…..CONTINUE READING
