The United States Government has said it will work with Nigeria in order to track and arrest those responsible for the killing of its officials and two policemen in Anambra State.
Recall that some unknown gunmen on Tuesday attacked a motorcade of two U.S. government vehicles in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state, leaving four persons dead.
The convoy was carrying 9 Nigerian nationals, five employees of the U.S. Mission and four members of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
A statement by the consulate on Wednesday night quoted Secretary of State, Antony Blinken as saying that America was yet to know the motive for the attack and cannot tell if it was targeted against the Mission.
“The assailants killed at least four members of the convoy. U.S. agencies are collaborating with Nigerian counterparts to ascertain the location and condition of victims unaccounted for.
“We condemn in the strongest terms this attack. We will work closely with our Nigerian law enforcement colleagues in seeking to bring those responsible to justice,” Blinken promised.
The U.S. said it has no greater priority than the safety and security of its personnel, expressing heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed in the attack.
The statement further disclosed that America was committed to ensuring that the fight against violence and insecurity in the country is won.