The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, in Oyo State has deployed 1,705 officers to strategic locations across the state to strengthen security arrangements ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The State Commandant, Augustine Padonu, announced the deployment while addressing personnel prior to their operational assignment, stating that the officers have been positioned to ensure…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command, has deployed 4,000 personnel to ensure adequate protection before, during and after the Area Councils election. The NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, stated this when he received delegates from the National Peace Committee on Friday in Abuja. Odumosu assured the electorate of adequate protection against…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has decorated 265 officers and men with new ranks after their promotions were approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). The development was confirmed in a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi. The decoration ceremony was…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps has arrested 20 persons for various offences, allegedly posing threats to Nigeria’s national security. The NSCDC National Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Dr. Afolabi said the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, acting on the directive of the NSCDC…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned a senior officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, Deputy Superintendent Sani Yakubu, before the Kaduna State High Court on a three-count charge of criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds. A statement made available to newsmen on Friday by the…
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Abia State Command has said that it has been playing important roles to ensure that there is peace in Abia State communities, especially in farms. Abia State Commandant of NSCDC, Commandant Akinsola Aderemi said this at Police Officers Mess, Umuahia, during the 1st Abia NUJ Agric Show…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has ordered the immediate detention of officers allegedly involved in extorting ₦5.2m from a traveller, following a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The order was contained in a statement signed by the NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, on Wednesday. The incident, which gained attention through…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has ordered the immediate detention of officers allegedly involved in extorting ₦5.2m from a traveller, following a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The order was contained in a statement signed by the NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, on Wednesday. The incident, which gained attention through…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, under the leadership of Commandant Augustine Padonu, has put in place a comprehensive security plan to ensure a smooth and secure coronation ceremony for His Imperial Majesty, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. In preparation for the event, the State…
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, has charged officers of the agency to put into use principles and techniques acquired during their Pistol Management Course, PMC 002, for enhanced service delivery. The CG made this known in a statement issued by National PRO, NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja,…