The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC have recovered the bodies of four security operatives who were among those ambushed by terrorists in Kaduna State over a week ago.
Recall that the Corps had declared seven of its officers missing following the ambush on November18.
However, weeks after the incident, four bodies of the missing operatives have been found.
According to NSCDC, the victims were on an official assignment when they were ambushed by terrorists. The incident occurred at the Farin-Kasa area of Chukun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that the operatives of the NSCDC were attacked during surveillance and monitoring of the national grid installations at the nearby Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
This was contained in a statement by the NSCDC spokesperson, Babatunde Afolabi, on Friday. He stated that the four officers were part of the seven officers declared missing following the ambush.
“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.”
Recall that Kaduna and Niger are two of the States most affected by terrorism in Northern Nigeria. Several terror groups operate in the region and routinely attack communities, security officials, travellers, and public infrastructure.
Some of the terrorists were responsible for destroying electricity cables causing over one week without electricity in many States in northern Nigeria, Premium Times stated.
Expressing the grief of the Corps, the spokesperson stated that the NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, commiserated with all NSCDC officials over the incident and the loss of lives.
He said, “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.”
“The NSCDC boss while paying a visit to some injured officers at the corps’ medical facilities on Thursday evening, saluted the courage of the affected officials
“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. And noted that it must not be allowed to fester considering the number of security operatives that have fallen.”
“Audi charged personnel of the Corps nationwide not to be discouraged by the incident.
“He also urged them to pray for God’s protection. And to be vigilant and ensure that all safety procedures are observed in their fight against insecurity in Nigeria.
“Audi urged members of the public to extend their full support to the Corps and other security agencies. This is in order to enhance the security of lives and property for the good of the country,” he said.
source: Premium Times
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