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A Nigerian peacekeeper serving with the African Union-UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur, (UNAMID), Sundan, has been killed.

UNAMID announced this in a statement on Thursday, saying the deceased was killed by an unknown group in a carjacking incident.

It, however, did not give the name of the soldier.

It extended its condolences to the family of the late peacekeeper – whose name was not given – as well as the “government of Nigeria”.

“UNAMID strongly condemns this attack which constitutes a violation of international law,” it said.

“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 press briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the secretary-general, also confirmed the death.

It extended its condolences to the soldier’s 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,” Dujarric said.