Military Comb NDA Complex For Bandits, Kidnapped Officers As Details Of Attack Emerge

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has confirmed Tuesday’s security breach into the country’s elite military institution giving details on how the bandits slipped through to attack.

 GreenWhiteGreen GWG had reported that bandits in their large numbers had invaded the institution killing two officers and abducting one.

The names of the deceased were given as Lieutenant Commander Wulah and Flight Lieutenant CM Okoronkwo.

Another officer, Major Datong was kidnapped while second Lieutenant Onah sustained gunshot wounds. He is receiving treatment.

Major Bashir Muhd Jajira, NDA Public Relations Officer who confirmed the development said, “we lost two personnel and one was abducted”.

Noting how they gained entry into the NDA, he said that  the bandits gained access into the residential area of the Academy in Afaka.

Meanwhile the Director, Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Sawyer, while also confirming the attack said:

“Bandits at about 0215am 24 August 2021 sneaked into the large expanse of the NDA and went straight to the officer’s Quarters where they killed 2 brave officers who fought them to resist abduction. 2 other officers were reportedly abducted.

“The Commandant NDA and staff working in synergy with HQ 1 Div and the NAF are out tracking and on search and rescue mission. It is worthy to note that the Nigerian Defence Academy is a training institution and a citadel of academy excellence.

“The attack by the bandits must have been well planned following their aimed target area within the NDA permanent site complex. Efforts are ongoing to ensure the rescue of the 2 officers abducted and also to clear the bandits. We are in touch with NDA and as events unfold the press will be adequately briefed.

“We urge Nigerians and members of the Press to support the Armed Forces to put an end to this menace,” he said.

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