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Nigeria: INGO Forum expressed concern over killing of aid worker, reiterates commitment to life saving in Borno
Nigeria: INGO Forum expressed concern over killing of aid worker, reiterates commitment to life saving in Borno
By: James Bwala
The Nigeria INGO Forum and its 54 members has expressed concern over the incident that took place in Damboa local government area of Borno state in northeast Nigeria, where a female aid worker was killed and UN pilot injured by a soldier working in the frontline operations.
Recalled that the soldier who was reportedly depressed having been fighting insurgency in the frontline after attacking the humanitarian workers also turned against his colleague and killed him before he was brought down by another comrade following an order.
Despite the incident, the INGO forum in a statement by its Media and Communications Adviser, Ademilola Adesanya said the forum reiterate their commitment to support those in need and to collaborate with all concerned parties to continue improving the operational environment of aid organizations and their staff.
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“The international NGO community is deeply saddened by yesterday’s gruesome incident that led to the death of an INGO staff of Médecins du Monde (MDM) in Damboa, Borno State. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of our departed colleague; we also wish a quick recovery to the pilot working with the United Nations who was injured in this unfortunate attack.
“INGOs remain committed to work around the clock to provide life-saving assistance to those in dire need of aid North-East Nigeria and beyond, despite the prevailing insecurity and challenges. We are confident that the government will timely investigate yesterday’s incident and take necessary action, and we appreciate their outreach in support of the humanitarian community in this difficult moment.” The statement said.
Nigeria: INGO Forum expressed concern over killing of aid worker, reiterates commitment to life saving in Borno