The United States of America Mission in Nigeria has confirmed the killing by gunmen of some of its staff in Anambra State on Tuesday.
The Eagle Online recalls that gunmen attacked the staff and policemen in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.
In a statement on its social media handle on Tuesday, the 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.”