- The bandits were armed with sophisticated weapons
In the early hours of Monday, an unspecified number of bandits attacked the headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. The assailants invaded the Command’s headquarters amid sporadic gunshots.
According to the NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Jerry Victor, the bandits were armed with sophisticated weapons and attempted to breach the perimeter by breaking parts of the fence while others took positions around the building.
The operatives of the Command repelled the attack by opening fire on the hoodlums, leading to a gun duel. It was gathered that the terrorists were on a mission to free some high-profile suspected criminals in the custody of the Command.
“The operatives of the NSCDC swiftly responded by opening fire on the hoodlums whose mission was to release some high-profile suspected criminals, including informants of kidnappers in the custody of the Command.”
He also confirmed that no casualty was recorded during the gun battle between the gunmen and the NSCDC operatives.
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