Bandits kill humanitarian worker in Sokoto attack
Suspected bandits have attacked a vehicle conveying humanitarian workers along the Kajiji-Shagari road in Sokoto State, killing one person and injuring two others. The incident occurred at about 7pm on Tuesday as the workers were returning to Sokoto after carrying out field operations in Tambuwal Local Government Area of the state. The deceased was identified […]
In a disturbing attack along the Kajiji-Shagari road in Sokoto State, a humanitarian worker named Ms Lydia Chinenye Nwankwo was killed, while two others were injured. The incident occurred around 7pm on Tuesday as the group returned to Sokoto after completing field operations in Tambuwal Local Government Area. Ms Nwankwo, a professional with experience working for NGOs and development organizations, was fatally shot in the chest by suspected bandits.
Her sister, Victoria, confirmed her death and described the attack, stating that five people were in the vehicle; four survived, including the driver. The family became concerned when Lydia did not return home and could not be reached. Her body was brought back to Sokoto several hours after the attack and subsequently deposited at a morgue.
The Coalition of NGOs in Sokoto informed the public about the tragedy, but the individual in charge was unavailable at the time of the report. Additionally, the Sokoto State Police Command confirmed an attack on communities in Shagari Local Government Area, resulting in the death of a police inspector. The police are still gathering information and will provide further details once they have collected sufficient data.
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