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NSCDC Confirms Recovery of Four Bodies After Ambush by Boko Haram
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, has confirmed the recovery of four officers’ bodies following an ambush by Boko Haram insurgents. The attack occurred near the boundaries of Niger and Kaduna states during an inspection of the National Grid Installation.
Of the seven personnel initially reported missing, Afolabi revealed that two officers returned unhurt to base, four were found dead, and one remains missing.
The ambush, which targeted a convoy escorting expatriates stranded in Dagwachi Village after visiting a mining site, involved over 200 heavily armed insurgents. Despite being outnumbered, NSCDC officers reportedly killed over 50 insurgents in a fierce exchange.
The NSCDC Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Audi, condemned the attack, describing it as a tragic loss. He expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and praised the bravery of the officers.
Dr. Audi urged Corps members to stay vigilant and called for public support to help security agencies tackle insecurity and safeguard lives and property.
He stated, “The personnel demonstrated an unwavering determination and commitment to the service of their fatherland; they deserve all the support they can get from the organisation and government.”
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
It has been reported that Niger State and some northern states have come together and agreed to take down 979 forests in order to strengthen national security.
This was revealed by the Niger State Governor, represented by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, at the passing-out parade in Mutum Daya.
He also shared that the government will support in any way they can in order to achieve this and strengthen security in Nigeria.
“The state will make necessary arrangements to support and empower the Forest Guard families for their service to the nation. We will provide them with adequate healthcare insurance scheme.”
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
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