Gunmen abduct, kill NSCDC personnel in Kaduna State

An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mr Bulus Sanda, has been abducted by unknown gunmen from his residence at Mararaba-Rido, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Babangida Dutsinma, confirmed the incident on Tuesday in a statement made available by the Public Relations Officer, Mr Orndiir Terzungwe in Kaduna, NAN reports.

Dutsinma said that the deceased was abducted from his residence at Mararaba-Rido, Chikun Local Government area of the state.

He said the officer 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 commiserated with the family of the deceased and prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.

He also urged members of the public to support the activities of security agencies in the state to ensure the safety of lives and property.