At least eight personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were killed on Friday night in a gunmen attack on the premises of BUA Cement Company in Okpella, Edo State.
The incident, which occurred at about 10:00 p.m., happened when the operatives were escorting five Chinese expatriates back to base after a routine patrol.
At least eight personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were killed on Friday night in a gunmen attack on the premises of BUA Cement Company in Okpella, Edo State.
According to sources, the attackers, suspected to be kidnappers, ambushed the security team at the company’s entrance and opened fire with sophisticated weapons. Eight NSCDC operatives and one civilian were killed on the spot.
While four of the expatriates were rescued unhurt, one was reportedly abducted. Four other NSCDC personnel sustained injuries and are receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
The Edo State Commandant of the NSCDC, Gbenga Agun, has visited both the scene of the attack and the injured officers in hospital.
When contacted, the Command’s spokesperson, Efosa Ogbebor, declined comments, saying an official statement would be issued by the Corps’ national headquarters.
