Boko Haram
Another aid worker reported killed by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno
Few months after some aid workers were killed in Northern Nigerian in a Boko Haram attack, another aid worker has been reported killed and other staff from the local ministry of health, are said to be missing after being ambushed by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram on Thursday.
The victims were on their way from the north-eastern city of Maiduguri to the town of Damasak in Borno state when they were attacked.
The incident happened when a convoy of the aid agency was heading to Damasak in Borno State.
The attack is coming a day after an army commander, colonel and some soldiers were ambushed in Yobe State by Boko Haram terrorists.
A statement by Action Against Hunger reads, “One of the drivers was killed, while one Action Against Hunger staff member, two of the drivers and three health workers are missing.
“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 northeast 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 northeast Nigeria receive the essential services required for their survival, especially women and children.”
According to a leaked security memo, the attack happened around midday on Thursday, about 20km (12 miles) from Damasak.
Boko Haram militants are believed to have targeted three cars belonging to an international NGO.
One driver is said to have been killed, although the circumstances of his death are not yet clear. Six others remain missing.
On Wednesday, Boko Haram attacked a military base near Jakana, close to the city of Maiduguri.
The army says it successfully repelled that attack but five soldiers were killed in a related ambush.
These incidents came shortly after a military chief in the north-east warned militants in the region to lay down their arms, or be destroyed.