The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the death of four officers ambushed by bandits in the Farin-Kasa area of Chukun LGA in Kaduna.

The NSCDC spokesperson, Babatunde Afolabi, in a statement on Friday, said the four officers were part of the seven officers declared missing during an ambush on November 18.

Some operatives of the NSCDC were attacked during surveillance and monitoring of the national grid installations at Shiroro LGA of Niger state.

“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,” said Mr Afolabi.

The spokesperson added that the NSCDC commandant general, Ahmed Audi, commiserates with all officers and men of the corps nationwide, given the unfortunate attack and the loss of lives.

“Audi assured that the Group Personal Accident/Group Life Insurance will be facilitated to cushion the effects of the unfortunate incident on the affected personnel,” he said.

Mr Afolabi said the NSCDC boss, while paying a visit to some injured officers at the corps’ medical facilities on Thursday evening, saluted the courage of the men.

“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,” he said.

The statement said Mr Audi charged personnel not to be discouraged by the incident.

He also urged them to pray for God’s protection, be vigilant, and ensure that all safety procedures are followed in their fight against insecurity in Nigeria.

(NAN)