Security breach at NDA: We will get those who carried out attack, DHQ vows
The Defence Headquarters has vowed to track down and bring to justice those who carried out attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy early on Tuesday, August 24 2021 in which two officers were reportedly killed and one abducted, Securitydigestng.com. The Director, Defence Information, Maj Gen Benjamin Sawyerr while confirming the story, stated that the security forces including troops of I Division Nigerian Army and elements of the Nigerian Air Force have swung into action to track down and arrest perpetrators of the dastardly act.
“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.
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“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 excellent.
“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 to also track down and 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.
Reports filtered in early hours of Tuesday that bandits have attacked the Nigerian Defence Academy complex located in Afaka, Kaduna State killing two officers and abducting another.
