BREAKING: US Embassy Staff ‘Gunned Down’ In Anambra

• Unknown gunmen ambush and shoot officials from the United States Embassy in Nigeria’s Ogbaru Local Government Area, resulting in the death of at least four individuals.

• The officials were on a humanitarian mission in the area when the attack took place.

• Nigerian security forces have taken control of the community, while investigations are underway to ascertain the details of the incident.

In a tragic incident, officials from the United States Embassy in Nigeria fell victim to an ambush by unknown gunmen in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Reports indicate that the officials, who were engaged in a humanitarian mission in the area, were targeted and shot at, resulting in the unfortunate deaths of at least four individuals.

According to sources, the attacked officials had been traveling through Ogbaru as part of their journey. The assailants took advantage of the situation and launched a sudden and deadly assault.

Details regarding the incident remain scarce, but a security source confirmed the loss of lives and mentioned that additional individuals sustained injuries. The community has since come under the control of security forces responding to the attack.

Anambra’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, acknowledged the incident in a statement to the press.

While he did not provide extensive details, he confirmed the occurrence and assured the public that the Commissioner of Police had deployed a team, led by the deputy commissioner of police in charge of operations, to address the situation promptly. Investigations are underway to gather more information about the attack.

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The US Mission in Nigeria also confirmed the incident, expressing their commitment to collaborating with Nigerian security agencies to uncover the circumstances surrounding the attack.

A spokesperson for the US Mission Nigeria informed journalists that on May 16, an incident had taken place in Anambra state. They reassured the public that the safety of their personnel remains of utmost importance, and extensive precautions are taken when organizing field trips.
Further comments were withheld pending the ongoing investigation.

As the investigation progresses, efforts are being made to ascertain the motives and identities of the assailants responsible for this tragic incident.

The collaboration between the US Embassy officials and Nigerian security operatives underscores the seriousness with which the matter is being approached.