Yelwata: NSCDC Commandant vows crackdown on killers of Benue civilians

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has condemned the gruesome massacre of unarmed civilians and charged his operatives on the need to upscale and expand their intelligence-gathering network to arrest the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

CSC Afolabi Babawale, National Public Relations Officer, NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja, in a statement said the CG made the calls during a scheduled visit to the state for an on-the-spot assessment of the situation alongside other security chiefs.

He commiserated with the governor and people of Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area, who lost their loved ones in the attack, and assured that the Corps is working closely with other security agencies to put a stop to this barbaric act.

He decried the mindless killing of armless women and children in the unfortunate incident that erupted recently, noting that there was no justification whatsoever for the gruesome murder of innocent citizens.

The NSCDC boss, therefore, gave a marching order to the Zonal Commander and the State Commandant to effectively deploy covert operatives, special forces, and all tactical units to every nook and cranny of the state, while at the same time collaborating with other stakeholders to enhance well-coordinated operations for a renewed onslaught against the evil perpetrators.

“These killings must stop, and we must be very strategic, decisive, and resilient in our approach to the restoration of peace and order in the state.

“All hands must be on deck. There must be maximum deployment of all special forces, counter-terrorism unit, and intelligence operatives for both covert and overt operations.

“Just as Mr. President has directed, the perpetrators of this heinous crime must be brought to book, and we need to be on top of our game to make this happen,” the CG stated.