The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the death of four officers ambushed by bandits at Farin-Kasa area of Chukun LGA in Kaduna state.
On November 18, the agency said suspected Boko Haram terrorists had ambushed its monitoring team in Kaduna, leaving seven officers missing.
Afolabi Babawale, NSCDC spokesperson, said the incident happened while the team was inspecting the national grid installation in Shiroro, Niger state.
In a statement on Friday, Afolabi said four out of the seven officers declared missing during the ambush have been found dead.
He said two officers returned injured while one is still missing after the incident.
He said Ahmed Audi, NSCDC commandant-general, has commiserated with officers and men of the corps over the incident.
“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,” he said.
“Ahmed Audi, NSCDC commandant general, 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.”
The commandant-general also urged members of the public to extend their support to the corps and other security agencies to enhance the security of lives and property.
