NSCDC fingers oil thieves in Bayelsa deadly attack


NSCDC CG, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Bayelsa Command has accused oil thieves of the recent attack on its personnel.

The security outfit reaffirmed its commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure in spite of the recent unfortunate incident.

DAILY POST recalls that unknown gunmen had ambushed and attacked NSCDC officers at the Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state.

At least three others were injured in the attack on the patrol team of the security outfit Friday.

Reacting to the development, Bayelsa Commandant of the NSCDC, Eweka Douglas, confirmed that the “oil thieves” attacked its officers, who were working in collaboration with Tantita Security Services, resulting in the gruesome killing of one of its men.

Bayelsa Commandant of the NSCDC, Eweka Douglas, said this in an interview with NAN on Tuesday.

He, however, noted that the incident would not dampen the morale of its officers and men.

He said the Corps remained resolute in its determination to clamp down on vandals and oil thieves operating in the state.

Douglas said the operation took place near the Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state.

He said the attack led to the death of an NSCDC officer after the patrol team was attacked by suspected oil thieves.

According to him, the incident occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on April 10, as the joint team was returning from an anti-vandal operation.

“The officers were ambushed, and a gun battle ensued, resulting in the unfortunate death of one NSCDC personnel.

“The NSCDC will not be deterred by attacks from vandals intent on sabotaging government efforts to eradicate illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta,” he said.

He added that the NSCDC high command commended the bravery and resilience of the patrol team and disclosed that a manhunt had been launched to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

Meanwhile, the remains of the fallen officer, Victor Ibang, have been deposited in the morgue.

The Corps expressed condolences to his family and assured them that all necessary burial rites and benefits would be duly accorded to the late officer.

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