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  • 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.

  • NSCDC apprehends 17 individuals in connection with alleged murder of personnel

    NSCDC apprehends 17 individuals in connection with alleged murder of personnel

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has apprehended a 17-member gang who allegedly killed a personnel of the corps on Jan.12.

    The Spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that the gang was apprehended by the Commandant-General’s Special Intelligence Squad in collaboration with sister agencies.

    Babawale said that members of the high profile syndicate had been on the watchlist of the corps and the Tantita Security Service.

    He said that the suspects had earlier attacked a base shared by the corps and Tantita Security Service.

    According to him, during the attack, an Assistant Superintendent of NSCDC was shot dead while a speed boat and firearms were stolen.

    Babawale further stated that the syndicate was involved in the hostility attack on oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta region.

    The corps spokesman said that preliminary investigations had revealed that the gang was responsible for the attack on the residence of the Petroleum Minister, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri on Jan. 1.

    He said that investigation was ongoing on the matter, and that the suspects would soon be arraigned in court.

    Babawale said that an AK47 rifle, empty magazines, military uniforms, boots among others were recovered from the gang.

    He commended NSCDC’s Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi for providing the logistics that enabled the squad to carry out the operation.

    “The Commandant-General’s support has enabled the corps to be effective and alive to its role of tackling illegal bunkering and other criminal activities,” he said.

  • NSCDC kills 4 suspected terrorists in Katsina

    NSCDC kills 4 suspected terrorists in Katsina

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Katsina Command has killed four suspected terrorists in Dutsinma Local Government Area of the state.

    The Public Relations Officer of the Command, SC Buhari Hamisu, confirmed this in a statement on Monday. He said two separate attacks were repelled.

    According to him, operatives repelled an attack by suspected armed bandits who stormed the permanent site of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) on Feb. 21.

    “The gallant men of NSCDC attached to the university successfully neutralised three criminals, including the notorious Ayuba Buzaru, who stormed the institution as their route,” he said.

    The team also rescued three kidnapped victims and recovered some rustled goats, the NSCDC spokesman revealed.

    He added that NSCDC personnel, in a joint operation with the police, repelled another attack on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Federal Government Special Grains Reserve (Silo) in Darawa.

    Hamisu stated, “The valiant operatives overpowered the criminals, neutralising one suspected armed bandit, while others fled with gunshot wounds.”

    He confirmed that the body of the suspected criminal had been deposited at General Hospital Dutsinma.

    “The armed bandits have been attempting to attack the Silo, which stores grains distributed to people in Katsina, Zamfara, and Sokoto,” he added.

    The Corps personnel also dispersed another group of suspected armed bandits at Gago Village, near Isah Kaita College of Education in Dutsinma.

    “The Command remains dedicated to promoting safety and security for the people of the state and Nigeria as a whole, while protecting Critical National Assets and Infrastructure,” he said.

  • Kano gets new NSCDC commandant

    Kano gets new NSCDC commandant

    A new Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), Kano State Command, Mr Shafi’u Abdulmumini, has assumed duty.

    This is contained in a statement issued in Kano on Friday, by the Command’s Spokesman, SC Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi.

    The statement said the new commandant replaced Mohammed Lawal-Falala, who has been transferred.

    It stated that Abdulmumini is an indigene of Dayi in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

    While handing over, the outgoing state commandant thanked God for a successful tenure, urging officers and men to give the new leadership maximum cooperation in order to move the command forward.

    Responding, the new commandant solicited the support and cooperation of the command’s management and personnel to achieve greater success.

    He pledged to pursue policies aimed at protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, as well as securing the lives and property of residents.

  • NSCDC nabs 12 Scavenger in Abuja

    NSCDC nabs 12 Scavenger in Abuja

    The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday arrested 12 suspected vandals at various locations across the capital city.

    The command’s acting spokesperson, DSC Monica Ojobi, in a statement said the suspects hailed from Bauchi, Kano, Zamfara, Katsina, and Imo states.

    According to Ojobi, the operation aligns with the directive of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to enforce the ban on scavenger activities and protect critical national infrastructure.

    The suspects are:

    1. Lawal Salisu, Male, 38 years old, from Gajuwa LGA, Bauchi State.
    2. Yusuf M. Isah, Male, 25 years old from Kano Municipal LGA, Kano State.
    3. Abubakar Garba, Male, from Bichi LGA , Kano State.
    4. Anas Musa, Male, 20 years old from Igabi LGA, Kano State.
    5. Mansur Sabiu Yusuf, Male , 20 years from Rano LGA, Kano State.
    6. Nazifi Shu’ aiabu, Male, 29 years old from karaye LGA, Kano State
    7. Kamaladden Nasiru, Male, 22 years old from Kaura Namoda, Zamfara.
    8. Jamilu Aminu, Male, 17 years old from Danja LGA, Katsina State .
    9. Anas Aliyu, Male, 18 years old, Kpagwai LGA, Kano State.
    10. Nafiu Ashinu, Male, 20 years old from Kurfi LGA, Katsina State.
    11. Abubakar Aminu, Male , 20 years from Karaye LGA, Kano State.
    12. John Adanne, Male, 28 years old from bImbito LGA, Imo State.

    The FCT NSCDC Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, further noted that the activities of the vandals pose a severe threat to the safety and well-being of FCT residents, as well as the government’s efforts to provide essential public services.

    “I want to remind residents of Abuja that the ban on scavenging in the FCT remains sacrosanct and I am determined to ensure that the ugly trend of Vandalism and theft perpetrated by this group of people is brought to an end in the city of Abuja and it’s suburbs,” Odumosu stated

  • Collapsed building: NSCDC rescues 2 victims alive in Lagos

    Collapsed building: NSCDC rescues 2 victims alive in Lagos

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, on Tuesday said it successfully rescued two persons from the collapsed building at Ikota, Lekki area.

    The command disclosed this  in a statement released and signed by its spokesperson, Mr Oluwaseun Abolurin, in Lagos.

    He quoted the State Commandant,  Mr Adedotun Keshinro as directing the  disaster management, rescue operation team of Eti–Osa Division to smartly  swift into action for quick  search, recovery and rescue operations.

    He added, “The command, on Tuesday, received a distress call from concerned residents that a two – storey building under construction collapsed over its workers  at Ikota axis of Lekki.

    “The state commandant  quickly deployed the disaster management, rescue and  recovery  team to support  other first responders on the rescue mission.

    “The team was led by the Eti – Osa Divisional officer, Chief Superintendent of Corps  (SC) , Mr David Oyende.

    ”It  said that the quick  action was to enable the corps rescue many bodies alive and clinically evacuate bodies found dead.”

    Abolurin said that as the rescue and recovery operation was ongoing,  however, the corps  has confirmed the rescue of two persons alive.

  • Three arrested for gang-raping 15-year-old in Sokoto

    Three arrested for gang-raping 15-year-old in Sokoto

    Three persons have been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Sokoto State Command, over the abduction and gang rape of a 15-year-old girl, Amina Abdullahi, in the Gantsare area of Wammako Local Government Area of the state.

    The command’s spokesman, DSC Mohammad Zayyanu, in a statement on Tuesday disclosed that the culprits lured, drugged and held the victim for three days.

    The statement read, “The suspects include one Halidu Shehu, male, 20 years who is the principal suspect.

    “Others are Jamilu Umar, male, 20 years, and Usama Bello, male, 24 years, who were all arrested on January 23, 2025, after a report was filed by the victim’s parents, who had been searching for their missing daughter.

    “The suspects held the victim captive for over three days in the principal suspect’s room, subjecting her to repeated sexual assaults.”

    Zayyanu  further stated that preliminary investigations revealed that one of the suspect, Rabia’tu, remains at large.

    “Efforts are underway to apprehend her. The victim has received medical attention, and results from the examination are awaited to aid in the ongoing investigation.

    “The Commandant, Usman Ishaq Alfadarai, through his aide, CSC Aliyu Jamilu, strongly condemned the act, describing it as horrific and inhumane.

    “He assured the public of the command’s commitment to ensuring that the suspects face the full weight of the law.

    “This tragic incident reminds us of the need for parents and guardians to remain vigilant and protective of their children. It also highlights the importance of community involvement in promptly reporting suspicious activities to security agencies,” the statement added.

    The NSCDC Sokoto Command has urged stakeholders, including religious and community leaders, to collaborate in creating a society free from heinous crimes.

    “Protecting our children is a shared responsibility, and we must stand united in the fight against all forms of criminality,” the Commandant stressed.

  • Kidnapping, banditry: DSS officer testifies against NSCDC officials in court

    Kidnapping, banditry: DSS officer testifies against NSCDC officials in court

    Mr Stephen Okolo, a Department of State Service (DSS) official, has said that the deployment of technology aided the arrest of three security personnel facing charges of kidnapping and banditry in Oyo State.

    Okolo said this in his testimony before Justice N.E. Maha  of the Federal High Court in Ibadan, on Monday.

    He was giving evidence as first prosecution witness (PW1) in the trial against the three officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and one other.

    The three NSCDC’s officers are, Olamide Okesola, Adedeji Adewale and Asmau Omar while the fourth defendant, Emmanuel Olatunji, is an unlicensed arms dealer.

    “My lord, following the increase in the cases of kidnapping and banditry in Okeogun area of Oyo State and parts of Kwara, the DSS fashioned out how to address the issue by deploying our technical expertise, that is equipment.

    “With sustained surveillance, we were able to detect, trace, and arrest  the criminals involved.

    “My lord, two kingpins; one Baguda and the other Banshile, who were the most dangerous terrorists operating in that axis were identified in the process.

    “The operation which led to the arrest of one Lawan Buhari, and one of the NSCDC’s  officials believed to be supplying ammunitions to the terrorists commenced in January 2023.

    “Further operation led to the arrest of the other three defendants; Okesola, Olatunji and Adewale,” Okolo told the court.

    The PW1 tendered before the court, a bag containing 1000 rounds of live ammunition as an exhibit collected from Buhari,.

    He said the  command was able to break the chain of supply of ammunition to terrorists, which reduced the high rate of kidnapping and banditry in the areas.

    In his own testimony, Lawan Buhari, the PW2, said that he received thousands of naira supplying AK47 guns and bullets to the defendants who sent same to their terror links.

    “Before I was apprehended and detained at the 81 battalion barrack at Mokola, I was serving with the Operation Burst security outfit where the trio approached me to start supplying them arms,” Buhari said.

    The DSS prosecution Counsel, Mr T.A. Nurudeen told the court  that the defendants were arraigned on a 15-count amended charge bordering on conspiracy, terrorism, unlawful arms dealing, aiding and abetting terrorism.

    The four defendants all pleaded not guilty to the charges and Maha adjourned the suit until Feb. 11 for continuation of trial.

  • Two arrested for vandalising telecom mast in Kogi

    Two arrested for vandalising telecom mast in Kogi

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kogi Command, says it has apprehended two suspects for vandalising an Etisalat Antenna (mast) at Okumi Area of the state capital.

    The state Commandant of the corps, Esther Akinlade, disclosed this in a news briefing with news men.

    Akinlade said that following a routine patrol and credible intelligence, the anti-vandal task force of the corps apprehended the suspects who were caught red-handed.

    She said that the command would leave no stone unturned in its effort to apprehend other accomplices who were presently at large.

    She disclosed that the apprehended suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigation was concluded.

    She urged residents of the state, to always provide timely and credible information to security agencies to help prevent any potential security breaches.

    The commandant also cautioned individuals with criminal intentions, to reconsider their choices, as the corps remain unwavering in its mandate to protect lives, properties, and other critical national assets and infrastructures.

  • NSCDC arrest 6 suspected vandals in FCT

    NSCDC arrest 6 suspected vandals in FCT

    The FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested six suspected vandals.

    The development is confirmed on Tuesday in a statement in Abuja by the FCT Command Public Relations Officer, Monica Ojobi.

    Ojobi said that the suspects were arrested by the operatives of the command at different locations in the FCT during the Christmas celebration.

    She said one of the suspects, a 27 years old, was arrested around Life camp/kado axis while vandalising armoured cables.

    “Another 28 years old male was arrested at Yar’Adua express way, along the Airport  road while vandalising solar panel poles and FCMB billboard poles.

    “An 18 years old male was also arrested  at Yar’Adua express way along airport road  in  possession of vandalised  El-Rufai commercial bus body parts.”

    The statement added three others were apprehended with  vandalised items comprising street light poles, bulbs, fencing iron hook, nine shovels amongst others.

    It said the suspects are undergoing investigation and would be consequently prosecuted according to the provision of the law.