NSCDC Repels Bandits Attack On Nasarawa Command Headquarters
NASA Space Technology AdAdOperatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Nasarawa State have repelled an attempted attack on its state Command in Lafia by suspected bandits.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Jerry Victor, who confirmed the development to LEADERSHIP in Lafia, said the attack occurred in the wee hours of Monday at about 3am.Victor said the attackers came in their large numbers and attempted to break into the facility.He explained that operatives of the Command on surveillance noticed the movement and alerted their colleagues and a gun duel ensued.The spokesman said due to superior firepower of the NSCDC men, the suspected bandits beat a retreat and escaped.He disclosed that the attack might be connected to a bid to released other suspected bandits who are in detention.The spokesperson further revealed that five notorious...