Bloodbath in Edo: Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel, abduct Chinese expatriate

By Ezurike Ugochukwu 

Gunmen ambushed a convoy escorting a Chinese national from BUA Cement Company in Okpella, Edo State, killing eight Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel and a civilian driver along the Okpella-Agenebode axis.

The attack, which occurred on Friday, September 5, 2025, at approximately 10:30 pm. A total of twelve personnel were on escort duty during the attack, with three survivors currently receiving medical treatment.

The attack also resulted in the kidnapping of the Chinese national.

“The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) regrets to announce the unfortunate incident that occurred on Friday, 5th September 2025, at about 2230hrs, along the Okpella–Agenebode axis, Edo State.

“Armed men laid an ambush on the convoy of a Chinese national from BUA Cement Company, Okpella, leading to the tragic death of 8 NSCDC personnel attached to the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) Department, alongside one civilian driver. A total of twelve (12) persons were on escort duty at the time of the attack. Sadly, the Chinese national was kidnapped during the incident,” the statement disclosed.

The NSCDC said the victims’ remains had been deposited in the mortuary while survivors are receiving medical treatment.

“The remains of the nine (9) deceased have been deposited in the mortuary, while the three (3) injured victims are currently receiving treatment at a medical facility. Among the fallen heroes is Chief Corps Assistant (CCA) Oluwatosin Sunday of the Ondo State Command, who was attached to the CNAI Department.”

The corps described the killings as a grievous loss.

“The Corps deeply mourns this grievous loss and commiserates with the families of the deceased, their colleagues, and the entire NSCDC family. We salute the gallantry of our officers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives, national assets, and infrastructure.”

It assured that security agencies are working to rescue the kidnapped Chinese national.

“We call on the public to remain calm as the Corps, in collaboration with sister security agencies, intensifies efforts to rescue the kidnapped victim and bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.”

The NSCDC concluded by praying for the repose of the officers’ souls.

“May the souls of our gallant officers rest in peace.”