Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - 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.
Uknown 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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