During a period of political unrest in Rivers State, gunmen attacked men of the NSCDS and killed four of them. The NSCDC chief has now come out to confirm it.
The Commandant General, of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, on Saturday confirmed the killings of four personnel by suspected sea pirates in Rivers.
The incident occurred in the midst of political turmoil between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former governor Nyesom Wike.
Audi confirmed the killing of the deceased officers while addressing troops of NSCDC Command in Rivers.
According to a statement issued by the command’s Spokesman, SC Olufemi Ayodele, in Port Harcourt, the officials were encouraged.
They were urged to, despite the attacks, remain focused and courageous in their fight against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism.
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“Let me condole with the command and the families of our gallant men who lost their lives while on duty at Alakiri in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers state.
“This is part of the hazards of the job, and the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has assured everyone that the blood of the gallant men will not be a waste.
“I’ll not reveal to the public our operational strategies to bring the perpetrators to book, but we are in collaboration with sister security agencies to ensure that justice is served,” he said.
Audi said the corps had already initiated the process to deliver the benefits of the deceased victims of the gruesome murder to their next of kin.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for enhancing the capacity and operational efficiency of the corps through his approvals for the provision of gunboats and improved welfare.
