Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel at BUA Cement Company, abduct Chinese expatriate in Edo

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed eight personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.

A source said the officers were attached to the BUA Cement Factory located in the Okpella community in the state.

He said the gunmen abducted one of the Chinese expatriates, four persons were injured and are receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital, while one civilian was fatally wounded.

He also added that four Chinese expatriates were rescued unhurt.

According to the reliable source, the incident happened on Friday, August 5, 2025, at about 10 pm, when the officers were escorting five Chinese expatriates after a routine patrol at the company’s entrance.

According to him, the suspected kidnappers, armed with sophisticated weapons, ambushed the NSCDC personnel attached to BUA Cement Company, Okpella, Etsako East LGA, Edo State.

“The attackers laid an ambush at the company’s entrance. They opened fire sporadically, engaging NSCDC operatives in a gun duel. Despite the loss of personnel, NSCDC operatives successfully rescued four expatriates.

“The armed group escaped into the bush with one abducted expatriate.

“The surviving NSCDC personnel repelled further assault and secured four expatriates safely.

“The injured officers were evacuated and are receiving medical care,” he said.