The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Audi, has expressed grief on the death of seven personnel of the corps killed in Kaduna by bandits while on official duty.
The remains of the slain officers and men were deposited at the Barau Diko Hospital Mortuary, Kaduna.
Represented by the DCG Crisis and Disaster Management, Nnamdi Nwinyi, the CG stressed that the corps is doing right by securing the country and would not be deterred or overwhelmed by the unfortunate incidents. Led by the Chief Imam, Deputy Commandant, Muhammed Aliyu and National Chaplain, Assistant Commandant, John Paul at the Corps Headquarters, both clergymen offered prayers for all personnel, families of slain operatives and repose of souls of those who had died.
The CG called on personnel to continue performing their patriotic duties and stressed the need for more security consciousness and vigilance in the course of these assignments.
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