Four persons presumed to be personnel of the United States of America Embassy in Nigeria were feared slain following gunmen attack in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Their aim in Anambra State’s riverine area was unknown, although it was reported that their convoy came under fire from unidentified assailants.
Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the event.
Ikenga said: “Following the information of the shooting incident within Ogbaru community, the Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng, has deployed a police team led by the deputy commissioner of police in charge of operations to arrest the situation.
“Details of the incident are still sketchy, I will get back to you as soon as I can, please.”
The US Embassy in Nigeria acknowledged the event, adding that US officials were working with Nigerian security services to determine the cause.
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An official of US Mission Nigeria said: “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 organising trips to the field. We have no further comment at this time.”
