NSCDC Officer Killed By Gunmen In Kaduna State

Gunmen yet to be identified has reportedly killed an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kaduna State.

According to the report confirmed to newsmen in a statement released on Tuesday, September 8, by the NSCDC command, Mr Bulus Sanda was kidnapped from his residence at Mararaba-Rido, in Chikun Local Government Area of the state.

The NSCDC Commandant, Babangida Dutsinma through the Public Relations Officer of the security agency, Mr Orndiir Terzungwe told newsmen in Kaduna the deceased was abducted from his apartment.

Terzungwe noted that Sanda joined the corps in 2010 and served in different locations, adding that he was dedicated to his duty in an exemplary manner.

“His last location was Kaduna-North Division. He even received an award a day before his abduction and eventual death,” he said.

The commandant regretted the death of the officer as he commiserated with his family, prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss of their beloved.

He, however, urged residents to support the activities of security agencies in the state to ensure the safety of lives and property.

Youths In Taraba Beat Up Three Mobile Court Judges, Police, NSCDC Personnel Flee

The judges, three in number, were beaten by the youth while policemen and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps guarding the proceeding of the court at Dubeli Bridge along Wukari- Jalingo Road at Tella town under Gassol Local Government Area ran away as they could not contain the attackers.

Some Irate youth in Taraba State on Monday attacked judges of a mobile court for motorists that refused to comply with the lockdown order in the state.

The judges, three in number, were beaten by the youth while policemen and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps guarding the proceeding of the court at Dubeli Bridge along Wukari- Jalingo Road at Tella town under Gassol Local Government Area ran away as they could not contain the attackers.

The youth, it was further gathered, destroyed papers and other court documents, while money realized from fines made during the sitting was carted away.

Spokesperson for the police in the State, DSP David Misal, confirmed the incident.

He said the police had begun a manhunt for the culprits with a view to prosecuting them.