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. According to reports that the Public Relations Officer of the agency in the state, Ogbebor Efosa, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Benin City. Efosa 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. 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.