Four personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), lost their lives on Monday as a massive bomb explosion rift off its operational vehicle in Niger State Command.
The personnel who died instantly from the blast, left the driver of the vehicle with serious injuries as he has been rushed to the hospital where he is currently battling for his life.
The explosion occurred along the Galadiman Kogo axis in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State in the early hours involving some officers and men of NSCDC Niger Command attached to Shiroro HYDRO Power Station, Shiroro, Niger State while on a routine patrol.
It was learnt that their patrol vehicle stepped on a buried land mine which exploded immediately killing all occupants except the driver who is currently in a very critical condition.
The victims were identified as Mohammed Ibrahim (Assistant Superintendent of Corps 1); Cheche Ahmed (Assistant Superintendent of Corps 11); Yunusa Mahmam (Inspector of Corps) and Bala Abdullahi (Corps Assistant 1).
The driver was identified as Inspector Bala Adamu, who is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
The Commandant General, NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has commiserated with families of the deceased officers and men who paid the supreme price in service to the Nation.
He reassured residents of Niger of the Corp’s resolve and commitment to the security of lives and property of Nigerians without deterrence.
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