A worker of Action Against
Hunger, a humanitarian organisation, has been killed by suspected Boko Haram
insurgents.
In a statement, the organisation
said the incident happened as its convoy was heading to Damasak in Borno state.
“One of the drivers was killed,
while one Action Against Hunger staff member, two of the drivers and three
health workers are missing,” the statement read.
“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 of people in need of humanitarian assistance in north east
Nigeria receive the essential services required for their survival, especially
women and children.”
The attack happened a day after
an army commander and some soldiers were killed in an ambush by the insurgents
in Yobe state.
In October, the Islamic State
West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram, also executed Hauwa
Leman, an aid worker with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
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