BARBARIC : Gunmen Kill Eight NSCDC Personnel, Kidnap Chinese National in Edo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the killing of eight of its personnel and a civilian driver following an ambush in Edo State.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Corps said the attack occurred on Friday, September 5, 2025, at about 10:30 p.m. along the Okpella–Agenebode axis.
According to the statement, armed men ambushed a convoy escorting a Chinese national from BUA Cement Company, Okpella, leading to the deaths of eight NSCDC personnel attached to the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) Department, along with one civilian driver. Out of twelve persons on the duty assignment, three survived with injuries while the Chinese expatriate was kidnapped.
“The remains of the nine (9) deceased have been deposited in the mortuary, while the three (3) injured victims are currently receiving treatment at a medical facility. Among the fallen heroes is Chief Corps Assistant (CCA) Oluwatosin Sunday of the Ondo State Command, who was attached to the CNAI Department,” the statement noted.
The Corps described the killings as a grievous loss, commiserating with the families of the deceased, their colleagues, and the wider NSCDC community.
“We salute the gallantry of our officers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives, national assets, and infrastructure,” the NSCDC said.
It assured that security agencies are working to rescue the abducted Chinese national.
“We call on the public to remain calm as the Corps, in collaboration with sister security agencies, intensifies efforts to rescue the kidnapped victim and bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice. May the souls of our gallant officers rest in peace,” the statement added.
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