Gunmen kill eight NSCDC officers in Edo

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Friday killed eight officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State.

Four officers were critically injured, and one Chinese national was abducted in the attack, which occurred in Okpella.

The NSCDC National Public Relations Officer, Mr. Afolabi Babawale,  said in a statement on Saturday that the operatives were deployed to provide security for expatriates attached to the BUA Cement Company in the area.

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He added that the team’s convoy was ambushed by heavily gunmen during a routine patrol.

“The labour, commitment, and patriotism displayed by our operatives will forever be remembered.

“The corps stands firmly with their families at this moment of grief.”

“The commandant-general condemned the attack in strong terms, assuring that the NSCDC, in collaboration with other security agencies, is combing forests in Etsako East to rescue the abducted expatriate and apprehend the perpetrators.

“The corps remains unwavering in its statutory mandate of protecting critical national assets and infrastructure.

“This cowardly attack will not deter us from carrying out our duties,” the statement read.

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