Attack On US Consulate Convoy In Anambra Is A Sad Development – FG

The Federal Government has come out to condemn the attack on the convoy of United States consulate workers in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.

This was recently revealed in a statement signed by the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to her, FG can only extend its sympathy and condolence to the families of the deceased, as well as to the United States Consulate and Mission in Nigeria over the unfortunate incident that no one saw coming.

She added that the Federal Government remains undaunted by this sad development and reiterates its commitment to the continued fight against all forms of crime and criminality in the country.

It read, “The Federal Government received with dismay the sad news of the attack on the convoy of the staffers of the US Consulate on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.”

“The unfortunate incident, which led to the death of two policemen and two locally recruited staff of the Consulate is condemnable and most regrettable.”

“While an investigation is ongoing to fish out the culprits and bring them to book, the Federal Government extends its sympathies and condolences to the families of the deceased as well as to the United States Consulate and Mission in Nigeria over the unfortunate incident.”

“The Federal Government remains undaunted by this sad development and reiterates its commitment to the continued fight against all forms of crime and criminality in the country.”