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  • By-election: NSCDC deploys 800 personnel in Anambra

    By-election: NSCDC deploys 800 personnel in Anambra

    The Anambra Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 800 personnel for Saturday’s by-elections in the state.

    The Commandant, Maku Olatunde made this known in a statement on Friday in Awka.

    Olatunde said the measure was to ensure public confidence in the provision of adequate security for the Anambra South Senatorial and Onitsha North Assembly by-elections, scheduled for August 16.

    Maku said the deployment was also intended to protect lives, properties and critical national assets, including INEC facilities, in and around the state.

    “I have issued a directive deploying 800 officers and men, with additional personnel to be deployed as necessary, to ensure a successful operation,” he said.

    Maku assured that the command, in collaboration with other sister security agencies would dominate the public space to ensure adequate security for the election.

    According to him, the corps is ensuring the visibility of operatives with confidence-building patrol, before, during and after the exercise.

    “Area Commanders and Divisional Officers have been mandated to adequately deploy personnel to collation centers, polling units and wards in the Local Government Areas, where the election will take place.

    “NSCDC and other sister security agencies, will provide comprehensive security coverage, including escorts, for INEC materials and electoral officers to collation centers and polling units.

    “They will ensure that eligible voters cast their ballots freely and without hindrance,” he said.

    Maku urged political parties to adhere to rules of electioneering, while cautioning unauthorised individuals to avoid areas where elections would be held.

    He encouraged residents to report any emergencies to the nearest NSCDC office, for prompt response.

  • Suspected hoodlums attack, kill NSCDC officer

    Suspected hoodlums attack, kill NSCDC officer

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa Command, has confirmed the killing of its officer by suspected hoodlums at Shuwarin weekly market in Shuwarin District of Kiyawa Local Government Area of the state.

    Confirming the incident to newsmen in Dutse on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Mr Badaruddin Tijjani, said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m., when the deceased officer went for official operation at the market.

    He explained that the deceased, Bashir Adamu-Jibril, Superintendent of the Corps (SC), was of the Department of Intelligence and Investigation in the command before his death.

    The spokesman added that the hoodlums, suspected to be butchers, allegedly matchet the deceased, ripping open the back of his head.

    “The officer was attacked at the market’s kara (slaughter slab) where he went on official operation to arrest some suspected bad elements,” the spokesman alleged.

    According to him, the officer was confimred dead by doctor on duty at Dutse General Hospital where he was rushed for medical attention.

    Tijjani said the Corps had so far arrested three persons in connection with the case.

    “The late officer has been prepared for funeral rites and we are currently on our way to Kano where he will buried.

  • Gunmen attack seminary in Edo, kill NSCDC officer, abduct 3 students

    Gunmen attack seminary in Edo, kill NSCDC officer, abduct 3 students

    An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was killed when gunmen attacked the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo.

    Three students of the seminary were also reportedly  abducted during the attack, which occurred at about 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

    Confirming the incident, the Director of Social Communications, Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, said this was the second time in 10 months that the school had come under attack.

    He said the diocese strongly condemned the incident and expressed deep concern over the repeated targeting of the catholic institution, its personnel, and facilities.

    “We are deeply saddened and condemn in the strongest terms this act of violence,” Egielewa said, describing the persistent attacks as troubling and unacceptable.

    “This is the second time in 10 months that the school has been attacked. Ten month ago, a priest was kidnapped.

    “And now three seminarians were abducted and a civil defense corps is killed, while a local vigilante sustained gun injuries.

    “We call on the government to protect the lives of all those who work in catholic institution and our diocese.

    “We hope the security agencies at the local, state and federal level to take up the responsibility on that, so our people can be in peace and safety,” Egielewa said.

  • NSCDC intercepts stolen railway slippers in Bauchi

    NSCDC intercepts stolen railway slippers in Bauchi

    The Mining Team of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) intercepted a trailer loaded with railway slippers on 20 June at Missu axis, Bauchi State.

    The slippers were hidden beneath sacks of sawdust, raising suspicion of deliberate concealment and intent to vandalise public infrastructure.

    Dr Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

    The statement was issued by Mr Yakub Mahmood, Deputy Director, Public Relations, at the NRC.

    Opeifa confirmed that three suspects were arrested and that the vehicle and stolen items are now in NSCDC custody for further investigation.

    “This is the biggest heist in recent times. The NRC Police Command confronted economic saboteurs targeting railway assets nationwide,” he said.

    He added that the Nigerian Railway Police and NSCDC have made several arrests, with materials recovered across Bauchi, Kano, Kwara and Gombe states.

    Opeifa reiterated the corporation’s firm stance against vandalism of railway infrastructure.

    “This arrest reflects our zero tolerance for railway vandalism,” he said. “We will pursue every culprit threatening the future of rail transport in Nigeria.”

  • Paramilitary recruitment: Board warns job seekers against racketeers

    Paramilitary recruitment: Board warns job seekers against racketeers

    The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has warned job seekers to be wary of fraudsters circulating inappropriate recruitment information.

    This is contained in a statement by the Board’s Secretary, retired Maj. Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, on  Tuesday in Abuja.

    According to Jubril, the attention of the board had been drawn to a letter in circulation on several social media platforms with respect to recruitment processes into the services under the board.

    “It is important to inform the general public that there is a Presidential approval for  recruitment of personnel in the four paramilitary services under our purview.

    “There are, however, series of processes which lead to the actual recruitment exercise,” he said.

    The Secretary opined that these job racketeers may want to take advantage of unsuspecting job seekers to rob them of their hard-earned resources.

    He emphasised that for all recruitment processes, appropriate notifications would be carried out through advertisement in the national dailies.

    “It would also be carried out in a fair and transparent process devoid of payment of any fee,” he assured.

    The CDCFIB is saddled with the responsibility to conduct recruitment and promotion of personnel in the various paramilitary agencies.

    The agencies are: The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Federal Fire Service and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS).

  • Scam alert: NSCDC raises alarm against fake recruitment

    Scam alert: NSCDC raises alarm against fake recruitment

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun command, has warned the general public against fake recruitment scam circulating on social media, stating that no recruitment exercise was currently ongoing.

    This is contained in a statement issued  in Abeokuta on Tuesday by the command’s Spokesperson, Mr Dyke Ogbonnaya.

    According to Ogbonnaya, some  scammers are using a senior officer’s photographs and goodwill to deceive and swindle unsuspecting individuals.

    He clarified that any genuine recruitment exercises would be announced through official channels and media outlets.

    Ogbonnaya, however, advised the public to be cautious and vigilant to avoid falling victim to these scammers.

    “We have been intimated of the social media scam by a syndicate group on unsuspecting persons using the photographs and goodwill of a senior officer in the Corps to smartly swindle individuals, groups and others of their monies through this negative scheme.

    “The Corps is using this medium to warn the general public to completely dismiss and avoid any of such wrong impressions because, it is a scam.

    “The Corps through its team of intelligence and surveillance is doing everything in its powers to uncover this syndicate and bring them to justice.

    “Before this is unravelled, we hereby dissociate the Corps and the senior officer in that fake/scam alert from such anomalies and also warn those behind it to desist from such criminal act.

    “On a last note, if the Corps is going to recruit, there is a channel and always a general notification on such in the various media. Until then, let us stay safe from these bunch of scammers,”he said.

    He, however, assured the public that efforts are underway by the command  to uncover and bring the perpetrators to justice. He also urged residents to be aware and report any suspicious activities.

  • NSCDC seals illegal private guard firms in Abuja

    NSCDC seals illegal private guard firms in Abuja

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has sealed seven Private Guard Companies (PGCs) for operating illegally in the territory.

    The defaulting PGCs were sealed by the  FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu during an operational tour on Wednesday in Abuja.

    It was revealed that the seven PGCs sealed are CEWARA Security in Wuse 2, Most Bright Security, Security China and Ebowise Security in Jabi.

    Others are: Barumark Security in Wuye, Segad Security Protection Services in Prince and Princess Estate and Prixair security.

    Odumosu said that from the seven sealed PGCs, six were sealed for operating without license while one for operating with an expired licence.

    He further said that they were sealed for offences ranging from insignia, threat to national security and public interest,  employment of guards without approval and refusal to be subjected to licensing authority.

    He stated that according to the laws guiding the establishment of PGCs in Nigeria, non-indigenous security organisations were prohibited.

    “As the regulatory agency, there is a need to ensure compliance because according to the provision of the law, before you can operate a PGC, aside from registering with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), you must also apply for a licence through NSCDC.”

    The commandant said that the sealing was to ensure internal security in the FCT.

    He further attributed some of the kidnap cases and insecurities in the territory to the non profiling of security guards.

    “Some of these operators of PGCs don’t understand the implications of their actions to national security.

    “Many of them sew uniforms for random people without having valuable background information about their staff,” he said.

    He said that the corps will continue to carry out routine operations to seal defaulting PGCs to serve as deterrent.

  • NSCDC officers who extorted over N5.2m from travellers, detained

    NSCDC officers who extorted over N5.2m from travellers, detained

    Ahmed Abubakar, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC),  has ordered the detention of officers for allegedly extorting N5.2m from a young man travelling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State to Akure, Ondo State.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, had issued a directive on a thorough investigation into a viral social media report.

    The minister had condemned the alleged misconduct, and reiterated the Federal Government’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption, abuse of power, and indiscipline within the country’s paramilitary agencies.

    “We are building a paramilitary that is disciplined, professional, and serves Nigeria and Nigerians with a sense of dignity and patriotism. In this case, we will ensure that justice is upheld,” the Minister stated.

    Responding, the NSCDC spokesperson, CSC Afolabi Babawale, via a statement signed on Wednesday disclosed that the CG described the accused officers’ conduct as unprofessional and a gross violation of the corps’ Code of Ethics and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

    He directed that the officers be immediately transferred to the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja for detention and to face a disciplinary committee set up to conduct a full-scale investigation.

    Audi stressed that the Corps would not tolerate acts that bring disrepute to its name and pledged to apply the full weight of the law if the officers are found guilty, in line with the Public Service Rules (PSR). He reiterated the Corps’ commitment to upholding professionalism, accountability, and discipline within its ranks.

    “I want to reassure Nigerians that no one found culpable will be shielded. Every officer will be held accountable for their actions, and appropriate sanctions will be applied to serve as a deterrent to others,” the CG said.

    He further urged members of the public not to lose trust in the Corps, while encouraging continued cooperation and information-sharing without fear of harassment, intimidation, or extortion.

  • NSCDC apprehends suspected railway vandal in Bauchi

    NSCDC apprehends suspected railway vandal in Bauchi

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says it has detained a suspect (name withheld) for allegedly vandalising railway facilities in Bauchi State.

    The corps also recovered vandalised railway sleepers, bolts and nuts, worth millions of naira in the last five days.

    The Commandant, Mr Oloyede Oyerinde stated this at a news conference on Monday in Bauchi.

    He said the Corps recorded significant progress in the campaign against vandalism persuant to its commitment to protect critical national assets and infrastructure.

    “On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at approximately 1000hrs, following credible intelligence from the Department of State Services (DSS), Alkaleri Division,

    “Operatives of the corps responded swiftly to a report of railway track vandalism at New Gwaram, along Gombe Road.

    “Although the suspects had fled the scene before our arrival, we were able to recover some exhibits,” he said.

    Oyerinde said the operatives also recovered more vandalised materials in a follow-up operation at Cross Tasha, Faruqu and Taliyaje areas of Tubule Ward in Kirfi Local Government Area of the state.

    He said the operatives recovered a white Peugeot J5 vehicle loaded with vandalised railway materials, including 53 railway sleepers with bolts and nuts, 14 railway fish plates, and 20 bags of charcoal.

    “Our team successfully arrested a 45-year-old male suspect (name withheld), for the unlawful dismantling and sale of railway track components,” he said.

    While commending the personnel for their diligence and timely response, Oyerinde warned vandals to stay clear of the state.

    “We will not tolerate vandalism of public property in Bauchi State. Those who engage in such criminal acts will face the full wrath of the law.”

    According to Oyerinde, the suspect will be charged to court on completion of investigation, and urged residents of the state to report suspicious persons and activities to security agencies.

    “Timely and accurate information remains a critical tool in defeating crime and safeguarding our communities,” he said.

  • Mining Marshals shut down illegal Nasarawa site

    Mining Marshals shut down illegal Nasarawa site

    The Mining Marshals have shut down an illegal mining site in the Rafin-Gabas community of Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.

    The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, confirmed this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Thursday in Abuja.

    Alake stated that the Mining Marshals, a security outfit established by the Ministry, dismantled the site and arrested three foreigners.

    He described the operation as a major step toward curbing illegal mining and sanitising the sector.

    The site, he said, had long evaded law enforcement and was reportedly protected by compromised security personnel.

    “However, following a strategic and well-coordinated operation, the Mining Marshals penetrated the stronghold, leading to the arrest of three foreign nationals.

    “Several other suspects managed to flee, allegedly with the help of security operatives,” he said.

    The minister commended the Marshals, describing the operation as a breakthrough in the fight against illegal mining.

    He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to cracking down on illegal mining and ensuring accountability.

    Meanwhile, the Commander of the Mining Marshals, John Onoja, said a manhunt was underway for the escaped suspects.

    Onoja added that investigations were ongoing to identify security personnel who facilitated the illegal activities.

    According to him, the company behind the illegal operations, along with some fugitives, have pending criminal charges in the Federal High Court, Abuja.

    The Federal Government has arrested 327 suspects and prosecuted 143 for illegal mining since the Marshals began operations in 2024.

    The Marshals, drawn from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), were trained in tactical skills to combat illegal miners, bandits, and other criminal elements.