The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps( NSCDC has officially reacted to the brutal killing of eight officers of the agency at the site of BUA Cement Company in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State on Friday Night.
Reacting in a statement signed by Afolabi Babawale,
National Public Relation Officer, NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja, the agency regretted the loss of the eight officers, adding that the convoy of both NSCDC Operatives and the Chinese expatriates were ambushed during a routine patrol, which left eight personnel dead, four seriously injured, one of the expatriate missing , while four were rescued .
The agency maintained that it is doing everything possible to apprehend the culprits and as well rescue the victim.
The statement read.
“In a Gun duel that lasted for 3 hours on 5th September 2025; a gang of Armed Kidnappers launched a grievous attack against the Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps attached to BUA Cement Company, Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.
“It is very imperative to relay to the public the exact situation surrounding the attack.
The operatives were deployed to provide adequate security and ensure the security coverage of the Chinese Expatriates working at the Company.
“Quite unfortunately, the convoy of both NSCDC Operatives and the Chinese Expatriates were ambushed during a routine patrol leaving 8 personnel dead, one seriously injured, one of the expatriate missing and four expatriates rescued and saved.
“The Corps’ wish to reterate its commitment to Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure and wholly condemn such attack.
The statement said that the
NSCDC Commandant General, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has directed the Edo State Commandant and other Management Staff Officers to pay condolences to the families of the gallant operatives who lost their lives in line of duty and further make arrangements for their burial with full honour.
The NSCDC Boss noted that the labour, commitment and patriotism displayed by the operatives will forever be remembered, adding that those under intensive care would have their medical bills covered and adequate treatments given to make them recuperate speedily.
Prof. Audi also thanked relevant security agencies who have collaborated with the NSCDC to ensure that the forest where the kidnappers escaped are properly combed in order to rescue the abducted expatriate and the perpetrators immediately apprehended and brought to book.
