UN, Theatre Commander Condemn Killing Of Humanitarian Worker, Soldier In Borno

THE United Nations ( UN) Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, yesterday, condemned the killing of a humanitarian worker, Médecins du Monde, by a soldier in Damboa, Borno State.

Schmale, in a statement, in Maiduguri, lamented that: “The killing is disturbing and sad,” stating that he con

veyed his heartfelt condolences to the aid worker’s family and other colleagues in the Northeast.

The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai ( OPHK), Maj- Gen. Christopher Musa, also condemned the killings of humanitarian worker and a soldier

A statement signed by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Major

Samson Zhakom, yesterday, in Maiduguri, said: “We regret to inform the public of a sad incident at one of our military bases in Damboa.

“The ground troops immediately neutralised the rampaging soldier, after he injured the co- pilot. The injured co- pilot has been stabilised while the bodies had been deposited at the hospital…”

He said that investigation into the incident had begun with subsequent remedial actions to prevent future occurrences.

Schmale wished the wounded pilot a speedy recovery.

He said all humanitarian workers in the Northeast “deserve the fullest respect for their courage and commitment to stay alive, while discharging their respective responsibilities.