The United States Mission in Nigeria and the Nigerian Police Force have confirmed the killing of the US embassy officials and two police officers by gunmen in Anambra State.
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, around 3 pm, gunmen opened fire on the convoy of US embassy officials on a humanitarian mission in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The officials were trying to connect to their destination through Ogbaru when their convoy came under attack. At least four persons were killed in the attack.