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NSCDC Launches Manhunt for Killers of 8 Operatives
NSCDC Launches Manhunt for Killers of 8 Operatives
By: Michael Mike
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Audi has launched a Special Intelligence Squad operations to comb the entire Edo Forest and arrest killers of eight of his men, and rescue the kidnapped Chinese expatriate.
The NSCDC Operatives were ambushed last Friday night at Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State while on duty to ensure the safeguarding of Critical Infrastructure and protection of lives and property at the BUA Cement Company in Edo State.
It was reported that the gallant Operatives fought vehemently in a three hour gun duel where eight men were lost with four expatriates working at the quarry session of the Company rescued.
The Commandant General had earlier commended the resilience, diligence and dedication of the NSCDC men who paid the supreme price and lost their lives in the unexpected ambush attack.
However, a joint guard operation with other security agencies and deployment of the CG’s Special Intelligence Squad,Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Special Weapon and Tactics (SWAT), Special Protection Units, amongst others, to be headed by the Commandant, CG’s Special Intelligence Squad, CC Dandaura Appollos,have been deployed to the area with an express order to effect possible arrest, rescue the kidnapped expatriate, and consequently bring the perpetrators to book.
The CG also appealed to the public to kindly aid the Corps with any useful information that will assist in tracking down the perpetrators.
He also assured that the security of the BUA Company environment has been upscaled to ensure adequate protection of all Indigenous workers, the Expatriates and the critical assets and infrastructures.
He said: “The Corps will not succumb to any form of threats or be deterred by the activities of subversive elements and evil perpetrators who carried out the heinous attack but rather be focused and re-strategize in discharging its statutory mandates.”
He further noted that the Corps will continue to engage the community in civil relations as a non kinetic approach to tackling the overwhelming security challenges and any other form of crisis in the area.
NSCDC Launches Manhunt for Killers of 8 Operatives
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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Deepen Humanitarian Alliance as NEMA, KSrelief Roll Out Food Aid to Five States
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Deepen Humanitarian Alliance as NEMA, KSrelief Roll Out Food Aid to Five States
By: Michael Mike
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening humanitarian cooperation with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), as both partners move to scale up emergency food assistance for vulnerable communities across Nigeria.
This was disclosed in Abuja when the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, received a delegation from KSrelief at the agency’s headquarters, where both sides reviewed ongoing collaboration and planned the next phase of direct humanitarian interventions.
Mrs. Umar commended KSrelief for its sustained support to disaster-affected and vulnerable populations in Nigeria, noting that the partnership has continued to reinforce federal humanitarian response efforts, particularly in reaching communities impacted by disasters, food insecurity, and other vulnerabilities.
KSrelief’s representative, Mr. Majeed Alanazi, said the visit was aimed at strengthening coordination with NEMA ahead of the rollout of direct food basket distribution to selected households in targeted states. He emphasized the organisation’s continued commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and improving welfare outcomes in affected communities.
According to the plan, the food assistance programme will be implemented across Yobe, Benue, Kebbi, Taraba, and Anambra States—covering both conflict-affected and food-insecure populations.
Both organisations described the initiative as part of a broader effort to deepen humanitarian reach and ensure more efficient delivery of aid to households most in need across Nigeria.
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Deepen Humanitarian Alliance as NEMA, KSrelief Roll Out Food Aid to Five States
Five Feared Dead in Fresh Attack in Gero Area Near NIPPS of Plateau State
By: Zagazola Makama
At least five persons have been reportedly killed in an attack by armed men at a mining site in Gero Village, Gyel District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources said that the attackers were armed Fulani assailants who stormed the mining site and opened fire on workers and residents in the area.
The latest attack reportedly occurred hours after an earlier assault on security personnel at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, which led to the deaths of three officers.
Gero Village is said to be located about five kilometres from the NIPSS facility, raising concerns among residents over the proximity of repeated security incidents in the area.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high in surrounding communities as residents called for increased security presence to prevent further escalation.
Five Feared Dead in Fresh Attack in Gero Area Near NIPPS of Plateau State
Three Police Officers Killed as IED Explodes in Zamfara State
By: Zagazola Makama
Three police officers have been killed following the explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Anka–Bagega road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the incident occurred on June 15 at about 5:05 p.m. when the Officer-in-Charge of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, SP Abdulrazak Musa Hassan, led a team to the area to detonate a suspected explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits.
The team, which included personnel of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), was reportedly conducting a controlled clearance operation using an armoured personnel carrier when the vehicle accidentally triggered the explosive device.
The explosion resulted in the immediate death of SP Abdulrazak Musa Hassan, Inspector Murtala Musa of the VCRU, and Inspector Auwal Ahmad attached to the EOD unit.
Their bodies were evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, for post-mortem examination.
Authorities said the remains of the officers have been deposited at the hospital morgue, while investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Security operations in the area have since been reinforced as efforts continue to clear the road and prevent further attacks.
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