Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched a deadly ambush on a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) team during an inspection of the National Grid installation in Shiroro, Niger State.
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The attack took place on Monday in the Farin-Kasa area of Chukun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. According to NSCDC spokesperson DCC Afolabi Babawale, the team was mobilised to protect power installations following a series of recent attacks that caused blackouts across northern Nigeria.
Details of the Attack
Babawale disclosed that the NSCDC team consisted of nine officers and 71 other ranks. While patrolling vulnerable areas, they encountered stranded expatriates near Dagwachi Village and allowed them to join their convoy for safety. However, over 200 armed Boko Haram militants had set a deadly ambush on a nearby hilltop, unleashing heavy gunfire on the unsuspecting convoy.
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Despite being outnumbered, the NSCDC operatives fought back, neutralising more than 50 insurgents during the clash. However, seven officers remain unaccounted for, prompting an ongoing search operation in the surrounding bushes. Injured personnel are currently receiving medical care.
NSCDC Command Reacts
NSCDC Commandant-General Ahmed Audi condemned the attack, describing it as a cowardly assault on personnel dedicated to national security. He commended the bravery and resilience of the operatives, reaffirming the Corps’ commitment to protecting critical national assets despite growing security threats.
The incident underscores the persistent challenges of securing critical infrastructure in Nigeria amid increasing militant activities.
