Some staff of the United States Embassy in Nigeria have been shot dead in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to reports, the convoy of the embassy officials came under fire as they were passing through the area Another source noted that they were on humanitarian mission to the area. At least four persons were killed in the attack while others sustained injuries. Troops have taken over the community,” a security source said.
DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra, also confirmed the incident. “Following the information of the shooting incident within Ogbaru community, the Commissioner of Police CP Echeng Echeng has deployed a police team led by the deputy commissioner of police in charge of operations to arrest the situation. Meanwhile, the details of the incident are still sketchy, I will get back to you as soon as I can, please.” he said.
The US mission Nigeria also confirmed the incident, saying, “We confirm there was an incident on May 16 in Anambra state. U.S. Mission Nigeria personnel are working with Nigerian security services to investigate. The security of our personnel is always paramount, and we take extensive precautions when organizing trips to the field. We have no further comment at this time. ”
Credit | Daily Trust
