By Omeiza Ajayi

Days after it declared seven of its personnel missing in action following an ambush by Boko Haram Terrorists, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has confirmed the killing of four out of the seven, saying one is currently still missing while two have returned to base.

NSCDC spokesman, Babawale Afolabi in a statement said the Commandant General of the Corps, Ahmed Audi, has commiserated with the officers and men of the Special Squad.

The squad was set up to monitor National Grid Installations located in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State and other parts of the country but came under heavy attack by the Boko Haram terrorist group last week.

Dr Audi who paid a visit to the injured at an unnamed medical facility on Thursday saluted their gallantry, bravery and courage during the ambush, and pledged that the Corps would cater for all their medical expenses and other welfare needs.

“The personnel demonstrated an unwavering determination and commitment to the service of their fatherland, hence, deserve all the support they can get from the organisation and the government they swore allegiance to.

“The visit was necessary to know how they are faring and to encourage those directly affected and all personnel at large that the leadership of the Corps places a very high premium on their welfare and will never abandon them especially in situation like this”, he assured.

Seven personnel of the Corps’ Special Squad drawn from the national headquarters, Federal Capital Territory FCT and Kaduna State Commands respectively were declared missing in action when they were ambushed in boundaries between Niger and Kaduna state by the Boko Haram insurgents during an inspection tour of the National Grid Installation.

“As of today, out of the seven missing officers, four dead bodies had been recovered, two men returned back to base unhurt while one personnel is still missing in action”, said Afolabi.