Four operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have been killed during an ambush by gunmen suspected to be sea pirates, in Bakana community in Rivers.
The News Agency of Nigeria quoting a source from the community reports that the incident happened in the wee hours of Friday.
The source said the officers were shot dead on Bakana River in Degema local government area by sea pirates.
“Two of the victims who are Muslims have already been buried according to Islamic rites,” the eyewitness added.
While reacting, the spokesman of NSCDC in Rivers, DSC Olufemi Ayodele, who did not admit or deny the killing, said the command would issue a statement as more facts unfold.