The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed that terrorists stormed two communities in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State and killed scores of security personnel including seven of its personnel. NSCDC spokesman, Olusola Odumosu said that seven of its operatives and five others were ambushed and killed at the Kuriga mining site. He disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja that the five others were from a sister security agency and local vigilance group.
January 10, 2023NSCDC spokesman, Olusola Odumosu said that seven of its operatives and five others were ambushed and killed at the Kuriga mining site.
NSCDC spokesman, Olusola Odumosu said that seven of its operatives and five others were ambushed and killed at the Kuriga mining site. According to residents, the bandits had sealed an agreement with farmers in the area as a pre-condition to allow the locals access their farms. Trouble however started when security operatives allegedly killed a boy who normally looked after cattle belonging to the bandits.
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