NSCDC vows justice for slain officers in Edo attack
Benin City, Edo State — The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has pledged to bring to justice the gunmen who killed eight personnel during an ambush in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area. The officers were attacked late Friday night while escorting Chinese expatriates from the BUA Cement factory site. The assailants reportedly abducted one of the five expatriates. NSCDC spokesperson Efosa Ogbebor confirmed on Monday that the Corps’ national headquarters has taken over the case, including the welfare of the victims’ families. “Investigation is ongoing, and our men are combing the forests in collaboration with other security agencies. Those responsible must and will be brought to book. There is no hiding place for them,” Ogbebor said. He added that while no ransom contact had been confirmed regarding the kidnapped expatriate, the Corps […]