NSCDC Nabs Father, Teenage Son, and Elderly Man for Def!l!ng Girls in Gombe Saad expressed concern over the increasing number of kidnappings in the state The suspects allegedly took advantage of her vulnerability and subjected her to repeated s3xual abuse The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps paraded a father and son on Monday, accused … Read more
A fully loaded petrol tanker burst into flame at Ijabe, a community in Odo-Otin local government area of Osun State, creating palpable panic among residents of the area. The tanker with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol was said to have caught fire right on the highway linking Osun with Kwara State. … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has uncovered a residential premises used in storing illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State. The state commandant of the corps, Joachim Okafor, who made this disclosure, said the illegal storage facility located at Elelewo community in Obio/Akpor Local government area contains large storage tanks and cans … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Bukola Olabode, for allegedly defrauding Point of Sale (PoS) operators and residents of Ihunbo in Ipokia Local Government Area while impersonating a police officer. Residents reportedly apprehended Olabode on Tuesday after he attempted a fraudulent transaction and handed him over to the Nigerian Security and … Read more
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) neutralised over 50 boko haram members during a cross-fire at Farin- Kasa Area, Chukun LGA in Kaduna. This is contained in a statement by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi. He said that the incident took place on Tuesday evening. Afolabi said that a special monitoring … Read more
A newly promoted officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), identified only as Opatola, has reportedly slumped and died shortly after receiving his salary. According to sources, Opatola was attached to the Iwo division and collapsed in the division’s restroom on Monday, just a short time after starting his duties. One anonymous … Read more
Operatives from the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested a tanker driver on Saturday for diverting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, intended for the NNPC mega station. Commandant Sotiyo Igbalawole reported that the driver, Afeez Adegbola, 47, was apprehended on Friday night in Ikirun while … Read more
A spokesperson for the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), DSC Ibrahim Rabiu Muti, narrowly escaped death after being attacked by suspected criminals in the Gbeganu area of Minna on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 8 PM as Muti was returning home from work on a tricycle. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested five suspected illegal private security guards for alleged possession of three pump action guns. The State Commandant of the corps, Mr Olatunde Maku, made this known on Friday in Awka while briefing newsmen, adding that the suspects were arrested on … Read more
The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has dismissed ASCII Maikano Sarkin-Tasha over his alleged collaboration with bandits terrorizing the state. The suspect was alleged to have been supplying hard drugs and ammunition to the daredevil terrorists in the state. The State Commandant, Sani Mustapha, disclosed this while briefing … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olarenwaju Ishola, has issued a stern warning ahead of the planned October 1st nationwide protest organized by civil society groups in response to the economic hardships faced by Nigerians. During a town hall meeting on Friday, attended by traditional rulers and religious leaders across Lagos, CP Ishola cautioned individuals … Read more
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Imo state, Mrs Mary Mbanugo, says officers of the NSCDC are ready for deployment to cover the Edo governorship and Imo council elections. This is contained in a statement signed by the NSCDC’s Public Relations Officer in Imo, Mr Lowell Chimeziri, a Chief … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an alleged internet fraudster accused of detaining a young woman in Abuja for money rituals. Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) made the arrest. In a statement released Thursday night, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, stated … Read more
In a major advancement for personnel within several key security and correctional agencies, the federal government has sanctioned the promotion of 20,867 senior officers across the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The announcement, made by the Minister of Interior, … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has arrested 12 suspects for alleged illegal oil bunkering, illegal mining, vandalisation and stealing in the state. Mr Oluyemi Ibiloye, NSCDC State Commandant, while parading the suspects before newsmen on Thursday in Akure, explained that some of the suspects were arrested through a collaboration … Read more
A 55-year-old man, Sulain Potiskum, drowned after swimming in a river in Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa. Mr Badaruddeen Tijjani, the Spokesperson, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa Command, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday in Dutse. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir Sanusi … Read more
The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has rescued two children found wandering about in Osogbo and got them reunited with their parents. The State Commandant of the corps, Mr Michael Adaralewa, disclosed this in a statement issued in Osogbo and made available to newsmen on Wednesday. EDITORS PICK: … Read more
The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has warned its personnel against indulging in job racketeering, employment and promotion scams. The state Commandant of the corps, Mr Olatunde Maku, issued the warning on Tuesday during a muster parade at the Command’s Headquarters in Awka. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has uncovered and dismantled an illegal bunkering site in the forest of Rivers State. The Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, CG’SIS, disclosed this on Tuesday, saying that the illegal structures were discovered at Umuedeokwara Community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, command in Akwa Ibom, has apprehended two persons over alleged conspiracy and vandalism in the state. The state Commandant, Mr Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Uyo. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more