The convoy of the World Food Programme (WFP), the food-assistance arm of the United Nationa was ambushed in Borno State by Boko Haram on Saturday with 4 aid workers killed.
The WFP’s Communication Officer at the Maiduguri area office, Adedeji Ademigbuji confirmed the incident.
“WFP can confirm that a convoy escorted by the Nigerian military including WFP hired trucks was the subject of an attack by armed groups 35km southwest of Ngala in Borno State on Saturday (16 December)”, said Mr Ademigbuji.
“Four people, including the driver of a WFP-hired truck and a driver’s assistant, were killed in the incident. WFP extends its condolences to the bereaved families.
“WFP is working with the authorities to determine the whereabouts of the trucks,” he said.
There has been increasing concern in recent time that some remote locations of Borno State, the epicentre of Boko Haram attacks could not be assessed by humanitarian workers due to activities of the insurgents.
Due to the resurging increase in the threat from the terrorist group, the Federal Government approved the release of $1 billion from the country’s excess oil account to help fight the Boko Haram insurgency. The government seems to be abandoning its narrative that the dreaded group has been annihilated as it continues to pose a huge threat to peace and order.
