Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has responded to the death of award-winning American journalist Brent Renaud.
WITHIN NIGERIA had reported that the Russia-Ukraine war had claimed the life of Renaud.
Renaud, 50, was shot and killed outside Kyiv on Sunday, said to Regional Police Chief Andriy Nebytov.
Sani reacted by describing Renaud’s death as tragic and unfortunate in a message on his Twitter feed on Monday.
He did, however, warn journalists working in Ukraine to be cautious in the face of Russia’s invasion.
“The killing of American Journalist Brent Renaud in Ukraine is tragic and unfortunate.
“He died in the line of duty doing what he loves most. Journalists working in Ukraine should be cautious.”
Renaud worked in Ukraine with Time Studios on a project about the global refugee crisis.
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