Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers ambushed and k!lled eight personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the BUA Cement Factory in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, on Friday, September 5, 2025.
The attack, which occurred around 10:00 PM, also claimed the life of a civilian driver and resulted in the abduction of one Chinese expatriate.
According to a senior NSCDC officer in Edo State, the incident took place as the officers were escorting five Chinese expatriates following a routine patrol at the factory’s entrance.
Four of the expatriates were rescued, but one was kidnapped, and four others, including NSCDC personnel, sustained injuries and are receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
“Eight of our members were killed by the kidnappers. A detailed statement will be released from our headquarters in Abuja later today,” the officer confirmed on Saturday.
Commandant Agun Gbenga visited the crime scene and the hospital where the injured are being treated, while joint security operations with other agencies have launched a manhunt, combing surrounding forests to apprehend the perpetrators and rescue the abducted expatriate.
BUA Group issued a statement on Sunday, expressing grief over the attack. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of eight NSCDC operatives and a civilian driver near our Okpella facility,” the statement read.
“We extend our condolences to the families of the fallen, the NSCDC, and the Government of Nigeria, and wish the injured a speedy recovery. We are gravely concerned about the abduction of one foreign expatriate, though four others were rescued unharmed.”
The company pledged full cooperation with security agencies to secure the safe return of the abducted individual and bring the culprits to justice, emphasizing, “The safety of our people, partners, and host communities is paramount.
This tragedy shows the immense sacrifices of our security personnel, whose bravery will always be remembered.”
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