By Kelechi Ogunleye
THE NIGERIA Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the death of four officers ambushed by bandits at Farin-Kasa Area, Chukun LGA in Kaduna.
The NSCDC spokesperson, Babatunde Afolabi, in a statement on Friday, said that the four officers were part of the seven officers declared missing during an ambush on November 18.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that some operatives of the NSCDC were attacked during surveillance and monitoring of the national grid installations at Shiroro LGA of Niger state.
“As of today, out of the seven missing officers, four dead bodies had been recovered, two men returned back to base unhurt while one personnel is still missing in action.”
The spokesperson added that the NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, commiserates with all officers and men of the Corps nationwide in view of the unfortunate attack and the loss of lives.
“Audi assured that the Group Personal Accident/Group Life Insurance will be facilitated to cushion the effects of the unfortunate incident on the affected personnel.”
Afolabi said that the NSCDC boss while paying a visit to some injured officers at the Corps’ medical facilities on Thursday evening, saluted the courage of the men.
“He saluted the gallantry, bravery and courage exhibited by the operatives during the ambush, and pledged that the Corps would cater for all their medical expenses and other welfare needs.
“He also condemned the bloody terrorist attack and described it as a brutal and devastating act of violence which must not be allowed to fester considering the number of security operatives that have fallen,” he said.
The statement said that Audi charged personnel of the Corps nationwide not to be discouraged by the incident.
He also urged them to pray for God’s protection, be vigilant and ensure that all safety procedures are observed in their fight against insecurity in Nigeria.
He urged members of the public to extend their full support to the Corps and other security agencies to enhance the security of lives and property for the good of the country. (NAN)
