FG Condemns Attack, Killing Of US Consulate Convoy In Anambra
The Federal Government has condemned the attack on the convoy of United States Consulate workers in Ogbaru Council Area of Anambra State by unidentified gunmen on Tuesday.
A statement signed by the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli, on Wednesday, revealed that the convoy of embassy officials who were on a humanitarian mission in the state came under attack while they were passing through the area, leading to the death of two policemen and two locally recruited staff of the Consulate.
The Federal Government sent its condolence to the families of the deceased as well as to the United States Consulate and Mission in Nigeria over the unfortunate incident.
The statement reads, “The Federal Government received with dismay the sad news of the attack on the convoy of the staffers of the US Consulate on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.
“The unfortunate incident, which led to the death of two policemen and two locally recruited staff of the Consulate is condemnable and most regrettable.
“While investigation is ongoing to fish out the culprits and bring them to book, the Federal Government extends its sympathies and condolences to the families of the deceased as well as to the United States Consulate and Mission in Nigeria over the unfortunate incident.
“The Federal Government remains undaunted by this sad development and reiterates its commitment to the continued fight against all forms of crime and criminality in the country.”
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