By Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri
Suspected members of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have attacked a convoy of aid workers in Borno State, killing one person and believed to have abducted six others.
A statement signed by Shashwat Saraf, Country Director of Action Against Hunger, said on
Thursday that a convoy of vehicles was attacked on the road to Damasak, Borno State.
The country director lamented that one of the drivers was killed, while a member of staff of Action Against Hunger, two of the drivers and three health workers are missing.
He said: “We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident as these are colleagues dedicated to providing life-saving assistance to individuals and families affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the North-east of Nigeria.
“We are very concerned and want to ensure that they are safe and can be reunited with their families.
“Action Against Hunger strives to ensure that millions…
Source: Thisday Newspaper
