Security

Pandonu Replaces Adaralewa as Oyo NSCDC Commandant

Web News 10 January 2024 257 0

By Rasheedah Makinde The new commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State, Command, Mr Augustine Padonu has assumed office. Mr Padonu assumed office on Wednesday, after a brief handing-over ceremony held at the command’s headquarters in Agodi Ibadan which included a Continue Reading

Human Angle

Two Dead in Collapsed Ikirun Church Building

Web News 13 October 2023 374 0

By Adenitan Akinola Two women have been reported dead following the collapse of a building used as a church in Ikirun, the headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State. According to findings, the deceased were among the four victims trapped under the debris while the building collapsed on Wednesday evening. It was gathered […]Continue Reading

Crime

NSCDC Nabs Street Light Cables, Keke Thieves

Web News 22 August 2023 363 0

By Rasheedah Makinde The long arm of the law has caught up with some suspected criminals who specialized in vandalising street light cables in Ibadan and its environs.  The three suspected cable thieves, Aliu Musa, Joseph Lakur and Joseph Michael were paraded alongside another suspect who was arrested for tricycle hijacking, Opeyemi Anuoluwa, at the […]Continue Reading

Security

Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up Against Insecurity

Web News 25 November 2022 435 0

As part of steps to ensure a safe society, security agencies in Oyo state have synergized to wage war against insecurity. General Officer Commanding, 2 division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General Aminu Chinade, made this known during a joint security route match by the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in Oyo state. The General Officer […]Continue Reading

Security

Security: NAF Pledges Collaboration with NSCDC

Web News 17 August 2022 1574 0

Nigerian Air Force, NAF, pledges continuous support for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, to collectively secure and protect the lives and property of the citizens. Air Commodore Nasir Folaji of the Nigerian Air Force, 671 Detachment Ibadan, made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the state Command of NSCDC at Agodi Ibadan.  He […]Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Tasks Recruits on Professionalism

Web News 5 July 2022 1287 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has called on the newly recruited officers of the Command to ensure professionalism in the discharge of their duties.  NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr. Micheal Adaralewa stated this during a passing out parade of the one hundred and thirty-five 2019 newly recruited officers.  Mr Adaralewa said the first […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ajo NSCDC Gunle Igbese Lati Gbogun Ti Awon Ayederu Eso Alabo Tiwon Je Eka Aladani

Web News 9 March 2022 740 0

Oludari ajo abo ara eni laabo ile, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, eka tipinle Oyo, Ogbeni Michael Adaralewa ti sefi lole iko kan ti yoo maa gbogun ti awon ayederu eso alaabo. Iko amuseya naa, niwon mu won lati eka aladani tiwon je akosemose osise, alaabo nile yi, eka tipinle Oyo. Nibi ifilole […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyo NSCDC Boss Seeks FRCN’s Support In Tackling Crime

Web News 11 August 2021 589 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has solicited the support of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, in collectively waging war against insecurity through fair and balanced reportage. The NSCDC commandant in Oyo State, Mr. Michael Adaralewa stated this when he led the management of the corps on a courtesy visit to Radio […]Continue Reading

Crime

Students Vandalise Fire Truck, Cement Truck Over Death Of Colleague

Web News 26 June 2021 767 0

Irate students in Ilaro have vandalised an Ogun State Fire Service vehicle while making efforts to put off a truck set on fire after an accident which killed a student in the town. According to witnesses, the students in there hundreds trooped out to protest the death of their colleague by setting a cement haulage […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyo NSCDC Gets New Commandant, As Akinsanya Is Redeployed

Web News 16 June 2021 963 0

The Oyo State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, welcomes a new commandant to the Command Headquarters, Old Nitel building Agodi, Ibadan on Tuesday 15th June, 2021. The newly posted commandant, Mr. Adaralewa Michael Akintayo takes over from Commandant Iskilu Abiodun Akinsanya who has been redeployed to Delta State Command as their new Continue Reading

Crime

Aspirant Duped While Seeking Spiritual Fortification For LG Polls

Web News 16 June 2021 537 0

A 46-year-old woman identified as Omolara Solanke has been arrested for allegedly defrauding one Rasaq Salami, an aspirant in the forthcoming local government election in Osun State. Radio Nigeria gathered that Omolara alongside five others assured the 48-year-old Rasaq Salami that he would win the election once the necessary spiritual support was rendered for him.  Continue Reading

Security

Oyo NSCDC Deploys 2,800 Officers Ahead Of LG Polls

Web News 19 May 2021 659 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed two thousand eight hundred personnel for the forthcoming local government elections fixed for Saturday in Oyo State.  NSCDC commandant in Oyo State, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya stated this at the Command’s State Headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan during a security briefing that encompasses all Divisional Continue Reading

Security

Easter: NSCDC Deploys 2,500 Personnel In Oyo State

Web News 31 March 2021 614 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Oyo State Command has deployed two thousand five hundred personnel to all areas in the state for a crime-free Easter celebrations.  This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Mr. Oluwole Olusegun. In the statement, Oyo State NSCDC Commandant, […]Continue Reading

Politics

INEC Seeks Stakeholders’ Support For Ekiti East Bye-Election

Web News 26 February 2021 507 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Ekiti State has called for the cooperation of all stakeholders who will be involved in the Ekiti East Constituency One State Assembly bye-election scheduled for March 20. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Adeniran Tella made the call today at a meeting with the leadership of security agencies and other […]Continue Reading

Security

Shasha: Oyo NSCDC Commandant Calls for Harmony

Web News 25 February 2021 640 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, commandant in Oyo State, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya has called on Sheriki Shasha, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin and Baale of the community, Chief Amusa Ajani to allow peace to reign in the Areas.  This is contained in a statement in Ibadan signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr  Oluwole Olusegun. It […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Government Warns Opposition Against Politicising Insecurity

Web News 27 January 2021 482 0

The Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr Taiwo Adisa has warned opposition elements in the state to stop playing politics with the insecurity situation in Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun areas of the state. A statement by the governor’s aide says that most of the comments attributed to opposition elements on […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Re-Strategising On Security Situation In Oyo State

Web News 5 January 2021 912 0

Cases of kidnapping for ransom, highway robbery and herdsmen attacks have taken a difficult dimension in parts of Oyo State, which is affecting residents, expatriates and businesses. Towards the end of last year, a female quarry worker, Damilola Agboola was abducted at Moniya Area, Ibadan and this came few days after two Indians were kidnapped […]Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Tasks Personnel on Commitment, Lauds Media

Web News 30 December 2020 502 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has called for total commitment from its officers and men in order to collectively fight against insecurity bedeviling the country. NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya stated this at the end-of-the-year party of the Command held at its headquarters, Agodi Ibadan. He said as the Command was celebrating […]Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Decorates Over 2,000 Officers In Oyo State

Web News 22 December 2020 1176 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Oyo State Command has decorated over two-thousand officers. The officers were decorated at the NSCDC Headquarters, Agodi Ibadan by the Oyo State Commandant, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya. Rasheedah Makinde captured the moment for Radio Nigeria. The newly promoted officers were kitted in their uniforms and their expression showed a […]Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Assures Oyo State Residents of Adequate Security

Web News 10 December 2020 579 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has guaranteed a safer atmosphere during the yuletide season. This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluwole Olusegun. NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya, assures the residents on the preparedness of the Corps towards the […]Continue Reading

Environment

NSCDC Holds Stakeholders Meeting on Disaster Management

Web News 8 December 2020 802 0

Natural disasters management stakeholders have called for collaboration of members of the public in ensuring a speedy response to calamities in their jurisdictions. The stakeholders stated this at a two-day workshop on disaster management organized by Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command. National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Assistance Continue Reading

Transportation

NSCDC, OYTRMA, Vigilantes, Takeover Traffic Control Duties in Ibadan

Web News 28 October 2020 1217 0

Officers of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency, OYRTMA, vigilantes and some individuals have assumed the position of traffic warden in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The officers assumed the position of traffic control following the absence of traffic wardens from their duties in the wake Continue Reading

News

NSCDC Urges #ENDSARS Protesters to Shun Violent Actions

Web News 22 October 2020 701 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has called on the protesters across the state to obey constituted authorities and shun any act of violence when expresses their grievances. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluwole Olusegun. The statement notes that NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya, […]Continue Reading

Security

Edo Poll: NSCDC Oyo Command Deploys 150 Personnel

Web News 17 September 2020 1075 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Oyo State Command says it has deployed 150 armed officers to complement other security personnel drafted for the Edo governorship election. NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya stated this while addressing the personnel before embarking on the journey to Edo State. Commandant Akinsanya called on the Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Assures NNPC of Ensuring Security of Pipelines

Web News 10 September 2020 827 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State has promised to secure pipelines of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya stated this when the executives of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, paid a courtesy visit to the corps at its headquarters in Ibadan. Mr Continue Reading