Tag: NSCDC
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Oil theft: NSCDC arrests 501 suspected oil thieves in eight months, destroys 71 illegal refineries
In line with tackling oil theft in the country, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 501 suspected pipeline vandals and oil thieves, alongside destroyed 71 illegal refineries. This was disclosed by NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, at the inauguration of 93 operational vehicles for the corps by Interior Mianister Rauf Aregbesola,…
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NSCDC dissolves anti vandal unit
The Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dissolved all its anti-vandal team across the country in view of the continuous cases of oil theft. The Corps also ordered the removal of all road blocks mounted by personnel of the anti-vandal unit until a new team is constituted. The Commandant General of the NSCDC,…
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Unknown gunmen kill NSCDC officer in Ekiti
Unidentified gunmen have killed an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the Ikole Local Government area of Ekiti State. It was gathered that the incident occurred Saturday evening along Oke Ako – Ajowa Road, in Oke Ako Ekiti in Ikole Local government area. According to the report, the officer, who…
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Yinka Ayefele: NSCDC condemns attack, set to investigate matter
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has condemned the alleged attack of popular gospel musician, Yinka Ayefele by one of its officers. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls that Ayefele who was in Ekiti to entertain some guests was allegedly assaulted by an officer of NSCDC. It was gathered that the randy officer allegedly attempted…
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Buhari promotes over 5000 Civil Defence officers
The Civil Defence, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDIPB) has approved the promotion of 5,010 officers and men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to various ranks. The commandant general of NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, said the promotion was timely, according to a statement by the corps spokesperson, Olusola Odumosu. Mr Audi…
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Illegal Mining: EFCC partners NSCDC on non-payment of royalties
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the commission is ready to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in tackling illegal mining and non-payment of royalties by miners in Kwara. The Zonal Commander, Ilorin Zonal Command of the commission, Mr Michael Nzekwe, said this in Ilorin on Friday when…
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NSCDC arrests four Delta illegal bunkerers
Four bunkering suspects have been arrested by operatives of the National Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Delta State. TheNewsGuru.com reports that NSCDC intercepted six tankers and articulated trucks loaded with stolen and illegally refined petroleum products suspected to be automated gasoline oil. NSCDC spokesperson in the state, Emeka Okwechime, confirmed the development in…
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Cross River NSDC seizes 16,000 liters of stolen fuel
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Cross River State has impounded 16,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the state. The state NSCDC Commandant, Mr Samuel Fadeyi stated this on Monday in Calabar while addressing journalists. He said the stolen products which are mainly Automotive Gas Oil also known as diesel, were…
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BREAKING: Jigawa Govt closes schools over security threat
The Jigawa Government has ordered the closure of all schools across the state. The Commissioner for Education in the state, Dr Lawan Yusuf who confirmed the development to newsmen in Dutse on Wednesday, cited security threat as reason behind the closure.
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NSCDC nabs fake Ekiti doctor for sending sham alerts to 25 PoS operators
Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ekiti State, FOR defrauding Point-of-Sale operators in the state capital. The state Commandant of the agency, Mr John Fayemi, said the suspect defrauded the operators by sending fake alerts after collecting cash from them. He said the suspect used an application on his phone, which also triggered a call from his…