Unicef resumes aid ne nigeria convoy attack

UNICEF has resumed aid delivery to Nigeria after a convoy attack on Saturday, October 16, 2021, that killed six aid workers and injured several others.

According to reports, the convoy was attacked by armed men while traveling through the town of Rann, in the northeastern state of Borno, which is one of the regions most affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.

The attack was condemned by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who described it as "outrageous" and "unacceptable". The UN also called for an immediate investigation into the attack and for those responsible to be held accountable.

UNICEF has been providing humanitarian aid to Nigeria, including food, shelter, and medical care, to help alleviate the suffering of those affected by the conflict. The organization has been working in the country since 1962 and has a significant presence in the north-east, where it provides assistance to children and families affected by the conflict.

The attack on the UNICEF convoy is a stark reminder of the risks and challenges faced by aid workers in Nigeria, who are working to provide critical assistance to those in need. Despite the risks, UNICEF and other humanitarian organizations continue to work tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by the conflict.

In a statement, UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Peter Hawkins, said: "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleagues and the injuries sustained by others. We condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms and call for an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding it."

Hawkins added: "We will not be deterred from our mission to provide life-saving assistance to children and families affected by the conflict. We will continue to work with our partners to ensure that aid reaches those who need it most."

The attack on the UNICEF convoy is a stark reminder of the need for increased security and protection for aid workers in Nigeria, and for those responsible for the attack to be held accountable.