A Nigerian peacekeeper serving with the African Union-UN
Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) has been killed in Darfur, the UNAMID said
on yesterday.
UNAMID, in a statement, said the Nigerian soldier was killed
by an unidentified group in a carjacking incident in Nyala, South Darfur State.
The mission condoled with the family of the deceased and the Government of
Nigeria.
“UNAMID strongly condemns this attack, which constitutes a
violation of international law. The incident has been reported to the relevant
Sudanese authorities.
“UNAMID calls on the Government of Sudan to swiftly
apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
“The Mission extends its deepest condolences to the family
of the late peacekeeper, his colleagues, and the Federal Government of
Nigeria.”
The UN, at a briefing by Mr Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for
the Secretary-General, confirmed the death and extended its condolences to the
family, colleagues and the Federal Government.
“We join the Mission in extending our deepest condolences to
the family of the late peacekeeper, his colleagues, and the Federal Government
of Nigeria”, he said.
(NAN)
