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  • NSCDC deploys officers to check hoarding, hawking of PMS in Cross River

    NSCDC deploys officers to check hoarding, hawking of PMS in Cross River

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed its operatives to depots and fuel stations in Cross River to ensure that available stock of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) is sold to the public.

    Samuel Fadeyi, the State Commandant, NSCDC, said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Calabar.

    NAN had earlier reported the closure of some filling stations within the state and return of street hawking of fuel, immediately after the president’s inaugural remark on Monday that subsidy had been removed.

    This act of hoarding by petroleum products dealers in the state caused untold hardships on the people as many were stranded in bus-stops due to the unavailability of vehicles to convey them to their destinations.

    Fadeyi who declared that there was no room for hoarding and hawking of the PMS in the black markets, also appealed to the people not to engage in panic buying.

    “I have sent my men out to depots and fuel stations to ensure that available stock was sold to the people; this creation of artificial scarcity is not allowed.

    “Right from 2022, there was an announcement that subsidy removal will commence from June 2023, the Federal Government had said it by the end of June, that there would be full deregulation of the product.

    “Also, I am sure that the government is working on palliatives to absorb the shock that subsidy removal will bring to a lot of people, so, I urge Nigerians to be patient as the issues are resolved,” he said.

    Fadeyi also said that he had mandated his men to arrest anyone engaging in black marketing of petroleum products.

    The commandant urged the public to report the activities of hawkers to the corps.

  • NSCDC approves 44 PGCs, threaten to prosecute unlicensed guards companies

    NSCDC approves 44 PGCs, threaten to prosecute unlicensed guards companies

    Ahmed Audi,  the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has threatened to arrest and prosecute unlicensed guards from the Private Guard Companies.

    Audi made this known during the handing over licences to 44 PGCs in Abuja on Thursday.

    Audi instructed that all licensed PGCs must operate within the required standard in order to reduce the rising state of insecurity in the country.

    He said “Thereafter, all guards shall be licensed before deployment while unlicensed guards shall be arrested, prosecuted and their companies sanctioned for employment and deployment of unlicensed guards.

    “You are today, receiving your licence towards the end of a regime when we have some disgruntled elements threatening the unity and peace of this nation during handing over.

    “Your first assignment is to be vigilant during this period, report to the corps any suspicious gathering and most importantly engage a damage control measure before adequate response from government security agencies.

    “You are expected, as a matter of compulsion, to turn in an intelligence report on a monthly basis and anyone that is of urgent importance must be turned in immediately as companies shall be held responsible for any breach of security that occurs in their beats.”

    Audi, however, expressed optimism that the companies will live up to expectations for being licensed, adding that the Corps will not spare any company that deviates from the rules.

    He noted “We want to believe that you will maintain the qualities that qualify you for this licence, be of high integrity and by extension, good ambassadors of the corps. You would have known, judging by the process, that we do not compromise.

    “Therefore, we shall not hesitate to wield the big hammer on any company whose directors deviate from these set standards.”

    Also, speaking during the first Commandant General’s Conference for the Year 2023, in Abuja, the CG warned some personnel not to be found wanting of any misconduct or face the consequences.

    Audi said “I am, however, aware that some state commandants are still not measuring up to expectation in the execution of our core mandate. I, therefore, want to sound a note of warning to all commandants presently in command positions to either sit up or be shown the red flag. Be reminded that the corps is blessed with a crop of well-grounded and intelligent officers who can take up command positions diligently with better results.

    “The management will therefore not hesitate to deal appropriately with anyone in a command position, found wanting in the discharge of his duties.”

  • Man in police net for defiling 7-year-old step daughter in Ekiti

    Man in police net for defiling 7-year-old step daughter in Ekiti

    The operatives of the Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, (NSCDC) have arrested a man identified as Onilearo Sogo, for defiling his 7-year-old stepdaughter.

    Sogo was paraded on Saturday alongside two persons, Iliya Surajudeen, 24; Femi Musa, 20, for alleged conspiracy, assault, housebreaking and stealing.

    The command Public Relations Officer, PRO, Afolabi Tolulope, said Surajudeen and Musa were arrested by the operatives of the Counter Terrorism Unit, CTU, in various locations within the capital of Ekiti State, Ado-Ekiti, following a series of complaints from members of the public.

    Speaking further on the arrest, the PPRO said Sogo had carnal knowledge of his 7-year-old stepdaughter in Aisegba-Ekiti, Gbonyin local government area of the State and caused injury to her genitals.

    “Femi Musa was arrested with some kilograms of hard drugs and a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa around the Oshodi axis of Ado-Ekiti.

    “While Iliya Surajudeen was arrested in a poultry farm located at Adebayo in Ado-Ekiti for stealing the poultry wire gauge and other properties in the farm.”

    He disclosed that the suspects, who are currently in detention at the command headquarters and are still helping the police investigate the alleged crimes before charging them to court.

  • Buhari inaugurates NSCDC command, training college in Jos

    Buhari inaugurates NSCDC command, training college in Jos

    President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command and Training College in Jos, Plateau.

    According to a statement by NSCDC spokesperson, Mr Olusola Odumosu, on Saturday, the event took place on Friday.

    The spokesperson said that Buhari, who was represented by the former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, also inaugurated 500 Course 1 participants of the college.

    Buhari said that the establishment of a new training school for the corps would foster proactiveness, discipline, professionalism and better service delivery to the nation.

    “The command and staff college will provide you with the knowledge and opportunity you need to progress in your career,” he said.

    Buhari the participants to ensure maximisation the opportunities the school had to offer as well as exhibit a high level of discipline during the course and in the discharge of their duties.

    The president commended the corps for its steady growth and urged full compliance with the demands of the training programme.

    Gov. Simon Lalong said that the corps’ contribution to peace building in the state informed his decision to construct and donate the college to it.

    Lalong expressed optimism that the training at the command would enhance the effective performance of duties and improve the regimental orientation of personnel.

    “I am optimistic that the training meant for the participants will further embolden them to contribute their quota in a professional manner.

    “That will bring about peace in the state and the country,” Lalong said.
    NSCDC Commandant General (CG), Ahmed Audi, appreciated Buhari for providing the enabling environment for the corps to thrive.

    “The corps has been working in tandem with your vision of providing security for citizens and protecting critical national assets as well as infrastructure.

    “We will sustain this feat without disappointing you,” he said.

    Audi laudedLalong for constructing and donating the college as part of his legacy projects.
    He assured that the corps remained committed to the provision of safety and security of lives and property in the state and the country at large.

    Audi further urged the pioneer participants of the career progression development course to be disciplined, committed, loyal and dedicated.

    “As participants of course 1, you are going to be a model and a point of reference to others that will come after you.

    “Make sure you exhibit the highest level of discipline, be hardworking, determined and committed to the growth of the Corps and the unity of Nigeria.

    “The college is birthed as a result of lack of career progression development courses in the service which upon my assumption of office, I vowed to introduce to professionalise the service,” he said.

    Audi said that the college was to offer command courses for middle cadre officers and advanced command courses for senior officers.

    He congratulated all the course 1 participants and wished them success as they undertake the course.

  • BREAKING: Names of successful candidates for NIS, NSCDC recruitment released

    BREAKING: Names of successful candidates for NIS, NSCDC recruitment released

    The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released names of successful candidates for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment exercises.

    A statement signed by the Secretary to the Board, Mr Ja’afaru Ahmed, on Monday in Abuja, disclosed that the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for successful applicants will hold on Thursday across the federation.

    The secretary said that applicants are to visit the board’s portal at “cdcfib.career” to check for successful candidates names.

    He said successful applicants should proceed to print their invitation letters and be at their respective designated centers on or before 6:30 a.m on Thursday for accreditation.

    Ahmed said those shortlisted are also required to carry with them to their centers; originals and photocopies of either of the following means of identification.

    “National Identification Slip (NIN Slip), international passport, voter’s card or driver’s licence.

    “Applicants are also to ensure that they follow strictly the information contained in their invitation letters,” he said.

  • 2023 UTME: What we have done to secure CBT centres – JAMB

    2023 UTME: What we have done to secure CBT centres – JAMB

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has disclosed engaging the services of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to ensure orderliness and to secure exam centres.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Mrs Karen Gar, JAMB’s Coordinator in Anambra State, disclosed this while talking with journalists on the ongoing 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday in Awka.

    While advising candidates to ensure strict adherence to the rules guiding the examination and refrain from malpractice, Mrs Gar said the board was committed to ensuring a hitch-free exercise across the 29 centres in Anambra.

    “Before the commencement of the examination, we made sure that the centres, the computer sets and the network are in good condition and will perfectly serve the candidates.

    “So, I advise the candidates to refrain from examination malpractice or any irregularity that contradicts the rules guiding the exam.

    “The board has employed the services of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure orderliness and to secure the centres for the exercise.

    “We are also working with the State Ministry of Education to ensure a smooth exercise and so far, everything has been okay,” Gar said.

    TNG reports the 2023 UTME exercise which is being written in batches,  commenced on Tuesday and would run till May 2.

  • Jilted lover sets self ablaze

    Jilted lover sets self ablaze

    A 35-year-old woman, Maryam Aminu has set herself afire after accusing her boyfriend of cheating in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa.

    Mr Adamu Shehu, Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Dutse.

    He said the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on Thursday at Gindin Dinya area of Dutse.

    He said preliminary investigations showed that the lady used petrol and set herself ablaze, adding that some people in the neighbourhood extinguished the fire and rescued the lady.

    “Although the cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained, it was alleged to be connected to a relationship with her 40-year-old boyfriend, identified as Ibrahim Haruna.

    “The lady suffered second degree burns, she is currently receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Dutse,” he said.

    An eye witness, Muhammad Yusif said the lady became furious when she learnt that her boyfriend went to see another woman and set self afire.

    “She is a jealous commercial sex worker living in the neighbourhood.

    “The lady suspected that her boyfriend went to see another woman and attempted to commit suicide,” he said.

  • Eid-El-Fitr: NSCDC mobilises 52,000 officers nationwide

    Eid-El-Fitr: NSCDC mobilises 52,000 officers nationwide

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has mobilised 52,000 officers and men of the Corps across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to prevent breach of security during the Eid-el- Fitr celebration.

    A statement by the spokesman of the NSCDC, Olusola Odumosu disclosed that the Commandant General (CG), Dr Ahmed Audi gave the approval for the deployment on Thursday.

    According to the statement, the CG specifically tasked Zonal Commanders to ensure proper security coordination of their zones, while State Commandants are to effectively mobilise Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, Component Commanders and all Special Forces to achieve watertight security for maximum protection of the populace and critical national assets.

    The CG said: “Our resolve to guarantee peace, safety and protection of lives and critical assets in synergy with other security agencies must be carried out through our collective inputs.

    “For these obvious reasons, I have charged all Zonal Commanders and State Commandants with these responsibilities and everyone must brace up to discharge their assignments satisfactorily.”

    He charged all formations of the Corps to engage community stakeholders in gathering credible intelligence and carry out composite surveillance before, during and after the celebration to prevent surprises from the criminals.

    Audi also ordered that deployment of personnel should be focused on prayer grounds, worship centres, recreational facilities, motor parks, gardens, markets, shopping complexes, black spots and critical installations to make the festivity hitch-free.

    He extended his felicitation to all Muslim faithful in the country and across the world on the successful completion of the Ramadan Fasting and celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

    He prayed to God to answer all prayers for peace, stability and security in the country.

  • Gunmen kill two NSCDC personnel, two others in Imo

    Gunmen kill two NSCDC personnel, two others in Imo

    Unidentified Gunmen have killed two personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Imo and two persons working on a telecommunications mast.

    Commandant of the NSCDC in Imo, Mr Matthew Ovye who confirmed this to newsmen in Owerri on Monday said that the incident occured at Umulolo community, Ngor Okpala council area of the state.

    He gave the names of the NSCDC personnel to include Sixtus Onwusirike, an Assistant Superintendent 2 and Simon Simon, a Corps Assistant.

    He said that the four men were gunned down in what appeared to be a surprise attack at the Eke Isu market of the Umulolo community adding that security operatives had taken over the area.

    He also said that the NSCDC personnel were riding in a vehicle when they were ambushed and killed by their attackers “without any form of provocation“.

    “It’s a black Monday for us but we are on it. It’s rather unfortunate. Relevant security agencies have swung into action and the culprits will soon be brought to book,” he said.

    He however, advised residents of the area to avoid taking laws into their hands as security agencies were already on the top of their game.

    When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer in Imo, Mr Henry Okoye also confirmed the incident and promised that security operatives would fish out the culprits in no time.

  • Certificate forgery: ICPC arraigns NSCDC official, Anthony Damisa

    Certificate forgery: ICPC arraigns NSCDC official, Anthony Damisa

    The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned, an officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, Anthony Damisa over alleged forgery and making of false stateme.

    Damisa was docked before Honourable Justice M. E. Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court 3 sitting in Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria?s capital.

    ICPC, in a Charge No: CR/348/2022 filed before the trial court, is alleging that the accused person used a forged Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Public Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) as well as a forged National Diploma Certificate in General Agriculture from the College of Agriculture, Yandev, Benue State to seek higher placement in the Corps.

    ICPC also informed the Court of how investigation activities revealed that the certificates presented by the defendant to his employer did not emanate from the claimed institutions.

    The Commission in a 4-count charge, is further accusing the defendant of making false statement to officers of ICPC while on their official duties.

    His allege offences are contrary to Section 366, and punishable under Section 364 of the Penal Code Act, Cap 89, Laws of the FCT and Section 25 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

    When the charges were read to him, the accused person entered a ?Not Guilty? plea, and his counsel Ibrahim Alhassan thereafter raised a bail application on behalf of his client which was not opposed by the prosecution counsel, Ebiye Oglafa.

    The accused person was then admitted to bail in the sum of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000) and a surety in like sum who must be a civil servant not below grade level 10. He was also ordered to deposit either his International Passport or Driver?s License as well as two passport photographs.

    The matter has been adjourned to the 4th of April 2023 for commencement of hearing.