NSCDC personnel escape armed ambush in Sokoto

Personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Sokoto State recently survived an ambush by armed attackers, according to State Commandant Akinrun Emmanuel Ajayi. Ajayi disclosed this during a courtesy visit from the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.

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If not for the effort of the state government, especially the four vehicles recently provided to us, including the armored vehicle, something could have happened. The bullets could not penetrate and the men were able to escape.

The commandant stated that the security personnel escaped the attack partly due to the protection provided by an armored vehicle recently supplied by the Sokoto State Government. Displaying a damaged security vehicle as evidence, Ajayi stressed that the incident could have resulted in fatalities without the state government's intervention. "If not for the effort of the state government, especially the four vehicles recently provided to us, including the armored vehicle, something could have happened. The bullets could not penetrate and the men were able to escape," he said.

Ajayi emphasized that the incident underscores the daily risks security personnel confront while battling criminal elements and safeguarding communities. He noted that these sacrifices and challenges often go unnoticed by the public, making the media's role crucial in informing Nigerians about the realities faced by security agencies. "Nobody will hear this if not for people like you. Nobody will speak about our contributions to the public if not for your presence," he added.

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Nobody will hear this if not for people like you. Nobody will speak about our contributions to the public if not for your presence.

The commandant called for stronger collaboration between the NSCDC and the media, viewing journalists as vital partners in communicating the activities, challenges, and achievements of security agencies. He assured journalists of an open-door policy and urged them to freely approach the command for information, emphasizing the need for continuous engagement on emerging security threats and operational successes.

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My door is widely open to you. You don’t need to knock before entering this office. You don’t need to knock for any security coverage or anything that you want from us.