Humanitarian Worker, Police Inspector Killed as Bandits Raid Sokoto Communities
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto A humanitarian and field operations professional, Ms Lydia Chinenye Nwankwo, has been killed following an attack by suspected bandits in Sokoto State. Nwankwo was reportedly attacked
Humanitarian worker Lydia Chinenye Nwankwo and a police inspector were killed in a brutal attack by suspected bandits in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Nwankwo, a field operations professional, was among several team members who were targeted while returning from field work in Kajiji community, Shagari Local Government Area on October 6, 2026.
Her sister confirmed the devastating news on Facebook on October 8. The bandits opened fire on the team's vehicle, resulting in the immediate death of Nwankwo, who was described by colleagues as a dedicated humanitarian committed to serving vulnerable communities. The attack also claimed the life of a police inspector in the same incident.
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the tragedy, with the Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmed Rufai, stating that the Divisional Police Officer in Shagari LGA has briefed the state headquarters on the incident. However, the full details of the casualties and damage are still being gathered. Tense security conditions persist in the affected communities, with residents demanding increased security measures from the state government and law enforcement agencies to prevent further attacks.
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