The Albino Foundation Public Notice
Unknown gunmen have killed two military officers at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), and kidnapped in the early hours of this morning.
The armed men invaded the NDA campus in Kaduna State.
One soldier was also abducted by the gunmen, who first shot dead the two slain officers.
In a report it states that “The bandits in their large numbers invaded the NDA campus in Afaka. They kidnapped one officer, and shot two. Another one was said to have sustained gunshot injury. He is currently receiving treatment at a military medical facility.”
Although two persons were arrested, it could however not be ascertained if they are among the suspected gunmen.
The Director, Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Sawyer, in a statement confirmed that there was a breach of security in NDA.
“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 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 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.
