FG probes embassy attack, death of Nigerians in Guinea-Bissau

The Federal Government has ordered investigation into the killing of three Nigerians and the attack on the Nigerian embassy in Guinea-Bissau.

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan, Doctor Reuban Abati told State House correspondents that the incident was among the top issues discussed during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

The affected Nigerians, who were alleged to have kidnapped a child, were lynched by rioters in Guinea- Bissau.

He said the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who is in-charge of Africa, briefed council about the development in Guinea Bissau involving an attack on the embassy, resulting in the death of at least one Nigerian.

He said that the  government had waded into the matter, with a view to establishing the root course of it.