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,…
Imo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested two notorious car snatchers in the state. The State Commandant of the Corps, Mary Mbanugo, made this known while parading the suspects in Owerri, on Wednesday. Mbanugo said that Anayo Obekwe, 51, from Ahiazu Mbaise and Kenneth Alamonye, 53, from Ehime…
The Commandant General, of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi has reiterated the agency’s commitment to ensuring that intelligence and information given by the public is aimed at fighting insecurity in the state. Dr. Audi gave the assurance during the commissioning of the Corps office with an operational vehicle donated by Imesi…
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command, has paraded four suspects who gang raped a lady. The suspects also took the victim to an unlicensed nurse, who carried out an abortion on her. The suspected rapists were paraded alongside other suspects who were arrested for various offenses ranging from rape to financial…
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Plateau Command, says it will treat any anyone wielding a weapon as a criminal during the planned nationwide protest. NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Alexander Barunde, stated this while addressing officers and men of the command on Wednesday in Jos. Barunde, who expressed the rights of citizens…
Following the prevalent hardship and hunger in the country partly attributed to banditry attacks on farmers, cattle rustling and kidnapping among others, the Arewa Economic Forum (AEF), has called for the establishment of Safe Grazing Areas (Sites) in the North where cattle can be reared under protection as well as farming. Chairman of the forum,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Oyo State Command says it has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of lives and property during and after Eid-el-Kabir Celebration. The state NSCDC Commandant, Augustine Padonu made this known in a statement made available to newsmen by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC…