The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, has laid to rest the seven personnel of service killed by terrorists last week while on the routine duty of protecting a mining site in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, LGA, of Kaduna State.
Recall that DAILY NIGERIAN had exclusively reported how the terrorists ambushed the personnel at a mining site operated by some foreign nationals in the local government area.
During the gun duel, the gunmen lost one of their members.
Paying his last respect to the slain personnel at a lying-in-state ceremony at the weekend in Kaduna, Mr Audi said the deceased are “heroes never to be forgotten”.
Represented by the Commandant, Kaduna Command, Idris Adah, the CG expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident and prayed for the repose of their soul
“They died in active service; they fought a good fight with the last drop of blood in their veins to safeguard the country. Although the loss is painful and the tears are much, God knows best
“We cannot question God; therefore, let us live right, be in peace, love and harmony with our fellow men because one day, all of us will give account to God.”
The CG praised the efforts of the gallant officers who lost their lives in defence of the country describing them as committed and dedicated members of the Corps who will be greatly missed by colleagues and friends at work.
“They paid the supreme price for the nation, they died for us, they are our Heroes and we shall always remember them.
“The world is saddened, the President and Commander in Chief are saddened, Officers and men of the Corps are also saddened.
“What has happened has happened, we, however, look unto God, and pray for forgiveness of their sins and for acceptance on the last day,” he said.
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