…“We have observed calls in some quarters seeking to hold the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, personally responsible for the Niger State incident,” they said in a joint statement.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “Our position is that responsibility, whether individual,…

…This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Head of Media and Tactical Operations, NSCDC, Anambra State Command, Edwin Okadigbo, on Friday. Okadigbo said the suspect, identified as Nweke Wisdom from Izzi South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, was arrested on Thursday at Esther Obiakor Estate, Agu-Awka, and ta…

…property on Onitsha South LGA premises. The Head, Media and Tactical Operations of the NSCDC Command, SC Edwin Okadigbo, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday, while reviewing the operational successes recorded by the Command in the week under review. Okadigbo said the arrested suspects include Oseloka Anyaorah of O…

…institutions. Speaking on security arrangements for the reopening of schools, the NSCDC spokesperson, Babafemi Afolabi, said intelligence-driven operations by federal and tactical squads had thwarted more than 100 attempted attacks on schools. Afolabi said the Commandant-General had briefed state commandants and direct…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a former staff member of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and 12 others over their alleged involvement in the vandalism of electricity cables worth more than N350 million in Abuja. The suspects were also arrested in connection with alleg…

…joint security outfit consisting of men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC and the Nigerian Army. The security outfit was established by the immediate past governor of the State, late Abiola Ajimobi. However, the security outfit situated along the Igbeti/Igboho road was attacked in the early hours o…

…syndicate allegedly kidnapped 15 minors in Nasarawa State and sold them for N30m. The NSCDC said the suspect allegedly posed as an official of the National Council of Child Rights Advocates and deceived the children’s parents into handing them over to him. Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this at a…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued 15 trafficked minors and recovered rifles. The corps also said it had dismantled an interstate telecommunications infrastructure vandalism network. In a statement, NSDC National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commandant of Corps Babawale Afolabi, sai…

…he called out every other Agency that participated – DSS, Navy, Air Force, Police, NSCDC, vigilante, everybody. When you see rivalry thrive, the leaders encourage that. This crop of leaders, no!You made a comment earlier about sentencing and obviously about the recent case that the Ansaru leaders were given life impris…

…robbery, kidnapping, harassment and attacks. Babatunde urged the Nigeria Police Force, NSCDC, DSS and other security agencies to work with tertiary institutions and state governments to improve surveillance and other security infrastructure around campuses. NANS Zone C also issued a two-week ultimatum to tertiary insti…

…the operation that led to the arrests.Niger Mining: Army Hands 18 Suspects, Exhibits to NSCDCMeanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals praised the Nigerian Army for its role in arresting and transferring 18 suspected illegal miners to their custody,…

…and cannot reopen until the Federal High Court determines the case. The Commander of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps John Onoja, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. The clarification came days after Stone Rockers Nigeria Limited petitioned President Bola Tinubu and other key g…

…collaboration with the Federal Mines Officer in the state. Some recovered items. Credit: NSCDC Olatunde stated the command’s determination to curb unregulated mining and protect mineral resources from exploitation by unlicensed operators led to the raid of the location. He said, “On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at about…

…Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) or other statutory security agencies. He said the VGN would instead leverage its grassroots network to strengthen community-based intelligence and support lawful security interventions. “Our 2027 election security strategy is no…

…investigation, the suspects would be charged to court and prosecuted accordingly. “The NSCDC Kano State Command remains committed to protecting lives and property and combating all forms of criminal activities across the state. Members of the public are encouraged to continue to support security agencies with credible…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has announced the arrest of a 20-year-old security guard in connection with an alleged burglary, housebreaking, and theft in Akure, the Ondo State capital. SC Daniel Aidamenbor, Public Relations Officer (PRO), NSCDC Ondo State Command, who said t…

…which is scheduled for launch in November 2026. Responding, Attah, who represented the NSCDC Commandant-General, Prof Ahmed Audi, welcomed the UNODC delegation and described the organisation as a critical partner in strengthening the operational capabilities of the Mining Marshals. He said, “The previous UNODC-supporte…

…Gombe; and Yakubu Muhammad, 22, also of Herwagana. The suspects were paraded at the NSCDC State Command in Gombe. The State Commandant, Idris Jibrin, who was represented by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Buhari Saad, disclosed that the suspects were allegedly found in possession of NSCDC volunteer identifi…

…want our children near him because of what was alleged," one of the children said. The NSCDC PRO said the matter would be charged to court in Gombe after a full investigation, adding that the offences were contrary to the Gombe State Penal Code Law and the Child Protection Law. by Linda Ikeji at 13/08/2026 7:58 AM | Sh…

…in the state. Police mourn 10 officers killed in gun battle with bandits in Kebbi Kano NSCDC nabs suspect linked to motorcycle theft syndicate Troops arrest suspected terrorist collaborator in Adamawa [PHOTO] Troops rescue two kidnap victims in Jos, launch manhunt for suspects Police arrest suspected cult members, reco…

NSCDC arrests 36-year-old man over alleged s3xual assault of 14-year-old girl in Kwara The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 36-year-old man, AbdulGaniyu AbdulRahman, over alleged s3xual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Ilorin. The spokesperson for the command, Ayoola…

…addressed both outside and inside the school gates. Also speaking, Oyo State Commandant, NSCDC, Augustine Padonu, represented by Deputy Commandant, Timothy Patunola, listed inadequate perimeter fencing, unrestricted access to school premises, poor security awareness, insufficient emergency preparedness, lack of surveil…

The Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Mining Marshals, John Onoja, has said that the country’s mineral resources should not be a curse but a blessing. He made the statement on Thursday during a visit to Kogi State. Onoja, while conveying the message of the Minister of Solid Minerals Devel…

Niger State: NSCDC operative k!lled in clash with illegal miners An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), ASC II Aminu Eshin, has been confirmed k!lled in a clash between the Mining Marshal of the Corps and suspected illegal minors. The incident happened at a mining site in Korokpa Village, P…

…Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, and the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, urging residents to support only licensed mining operators. He called on host communities to report any licensed mining company that fails to comply with its Community Development Agreement (CDA),…