Crime

NSCDC Parades Man for Defiling His Granddaughter

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has paraded a sixty-four-year-old man for allegedly raping his sixteen years old granddaughter.

 The suspect was paraded alongside six other suspected criminals arrested for child trafficking at the NSCDC headquarters, Agodi Ibadan.

Speaking with journalists, the sixteen-year-old rape victim said he first forced himself on her when she was seven years old. She said when it first happened, she reported it to her parents but they did not believe her. 

The suspected rapist, John Umeh, who hails from Abia state, confessed to have been having canal knowledge of her for the past nine years. He said it was the devil’s handiwork but pleaded for leniency and promised to turn a new leaf if pardoned.

Other suspects were paraded for various offences ranging from child trafficking, engaging in harmful traditional practices and other criminal offences.

Parading the suspects, NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Augustine Padonu (MRM) said the command was committed to protecting the citizens of Oyo, especially children and women from all forms of violence and abuse.

He reiterated the command’s efforts to continually work tirelessly to combat heinous crimes and bring perpetrators to book.

The NSCDC boss called on members of the public not to relent in giving out useful information to collectively wage war against crime. 

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Crime

NSCDC Apprehends 10 Suspected Illegal Miners in Oyo

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has apprehended ten suspected illegal miners at Ona Ara Local government area of Oyo state. 

The ten suspected illegal miners were paraded at the NSCDC headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan by the Oyo state Commandant of the corps, Mr Augustine Padonu, (MRM).

Parading  the suspects, the NSCDC commandant in Oyo state, Mr Padonu said the suspects were apprehended through a tip-off by gallant officers and some members of the public. 

Mr Padonu explained that, the suspects specialized in illegal mining of solid mineral resources such as lithium, Beryllium, and Tourmaline. 

He said despite the Government’s efforts at tackling illegal mining, the menace still persisted, hence the need for collaboration of all security agencies, as well as members of the public to wage war against the act. 

He pointed out that, the suspects were found at a mining site at Elese Erin village, Ona Ara Local government area of Oyo state.

Mr Padonu, therefore, called on those that have turned illegal mining to a lucrative business to desist from the act or face the consequences. 

One of the alleged illegal miners, Adeoti Kolawole who denied the allegations leveled against him claimed that he got his licence from the Oyo state Government.

He said he had been exploring at the site in Elese Erin village solid mineral suspected to be Tourmaline in Ona Ara local government area of Oyo state for some years .

Kolawole said he was shocked and surprised when he was arrested for operating illegally as all his papers were legitimate. 

It would be recalled that, an explosion occurred at Bodija on January 16 this year when some illegal miners kept explosive devices where some lives were lost and millions of property were also destroyed.

Security

NSCDC Calls for Synergy with Sister-Agencies

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has called for continued support from the Nigeria Police to collectively wage war against insecurity.

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Augustine Padonu, MRM, made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the State’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Adebola Hamzat at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan.

Mr Padonu said the visit was aimed at strengthening the existing relationship between the NSCDC and the Nigeria Police Force in Oyo State. 

Mr Padonu, MRM, acknowledged the strong bond and collaboration that currently exists between the NSCDC and the Police in Oyo State.

He expressed his appreciation for the joint efforts of the Security Chiefs in the state, emphasizing the importance of their collaboration in maintaining peace and security. Commandant Padonu also highlighted the need for assistance from the Commissioner of Police in the area of training. 

“Recognizing the significance of continuous professional development, he sought the support of the Police in enhancing the knowledge and skills of NSCDC personnel.”

“Furthermore, the Commandant called for the collaboration of the Police in combating illegal mining activities in the state.”

“Illegal mining poses a threat to the environment and security, and the joint efforts of the NSCDC and the Police can effectively address this challenge.”

Reacting, Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mr Adebola Hamzat expressed his appreciation for the synergy among security agencies in the State. 

“He commended the existing collaboration and stated, “I have not seen such collaboration elsewhere.”

The Commissioner who emphasized the importance of fostering a harmonious working relationship, explained that there should be no inferiority or superiority complexes among the security agencies.

“CP Hamzat shared his insights on the four approaches that have been tried in a progressive order, namely the organizational approach, government approach, society approach, and essence approach.” 

“The essence approach integrates the other three approaches and incorporates the spiritual dimension, bringing a holistic perspective to security challenges.” Furthermore, the Commissioner assured Commandant Padonu of his commitment to assist in the area of training.

He emphasized that training programs could serve as platforms to unite and bring officers of lower ranks together from both the NSCDC and the Police.

The CP also proposed sports as another means of fostering collaboration and synergy among the lower ranks of the security agencies.

The visit concluded with an exchange of plaques as a gesture of goodwill and appreciation.

PR/Rasheedah Makinde

Security

NSCDC Warns Against Jungle Justice

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has cautioned members of the public against jungle justice.

The new NSCDC commandant in Oyo state, Mr Augustine Padonu, MRM, made this known while parading some suspected criminals at the command’s headquarters, Agodi Ibadan. 

Mr Padonu, MRM, said the act of jungle Justice has been hindering the efforts of security operatives to tackle insecurity and criminal activities.

He said justice dispensation must follow due process before a suspect could be found guilty.

Mr Padonu said the eight paraded suspects were arrested for various offences ranging from illegal mining operations, malicious damage to farm crops, conspiracy and stealing involving motor spare parts to car robbery respectively.

“One of the suspects, Musa Mohammed was on Saturday arrested in a Fulani settlement called Budo Musa under Iwajowa local Government area of the state by our crack team stationed at the axis of Oke Ogun allegedly dealing in mining at a neighbouring community known as Davi-Zamia village in collaboration with a suspected illegal miner who is now at large without operation license”

“Another suspect, Mallam  Useni Toyo was nabbed by a combined team of NSCDC Agro rangers for allegedly grazing his herd of cattle with crops on farmland of innocent citizens of Ilora community and thereafter willfully destroyed their farm produce worth about five million naira without any compensation “ 

“Two arrested suspects, Identified as Olalekan Ibraheem 25 and Akinpelu Akinpelu Ibraheem a gang of two suspects specializing in motor spare parts theft, especially trailer at shop owners in Sagbe, Moniya area of Ibadan and its environs, using face mask warmer for their illicit operation to avoid being recognized by victims”

He said the suspects were apprehended through the efforts of gallant officers, as well as, useful information from members of the public.

Mr Padonu explained that all the suspects confessed to the crime levelled against them and they would soon be charged in court after proper investigations. 

He, therefore, called on members of the public to always give out useful information whenever they notice any unusual movement or character in their environment for quick interventions. 

Exhibits found with the suspects include one Bajaj, one Toyota Jeep, as well as other criminal materials.

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Security

Support will be Maximum, Adeleke Tells Security Agencies  

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By Folake Oye

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has promised to give maximum support to security personnel in the state to enhance effective security. 

Senator Adeleke made the promise while hosting the newly deployed Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Doctor Micheal Adaralewa in his office at the State Secretariat Abere.

Represented by his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, the Governor observed that living together in peace is cardinal and centre to his administration, noting that the present administration is leaving no stone unturned to actively support security personnel in the State.

In his remarks, the new NSCDC boss, Doctor Micheal Adaralewa appreciated Osun State Governor for the reception and being supportive to the Agency at all times.

He promised that NSCDC would intensify efforts at maintaining law and order by synergizing with other security agencies in the state.

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Security

Adaralewa Replaces Agboola as Osun NSCDC Commandant

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By Adenitan Akinola

A new Commandant has been redeployed to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command.

He is Dr. Michael Akintayo Adaralewa.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Mrs Kehinde Adeleke says the redeployment was approved by the Corps Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar.

The new Commandant is succeeding Mr Sunday Agboola who has been redeployed to another Command.

According to the statement, the new Osun NSCDC Commandant, Dr Adaralewa hails from Aisegba Ekiti in Gbonyin Local Government area of Ekiti State.

He holds a Bachelor degree in Chemical Science and a Doctoral degree in Public Administration.

He has attended remarkable professional courses both home and abroad including, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives course

Security

Pandonu Replaces Adaralewa as Oyo NSCDC Commandant

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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 tour of all departments, units, and other facilities within the Command Headquarters. 

The new commandant is a native of Badagry in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State.

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command, Mr Augustine Padonu

Mr Padonu was enlisted into the corps in 2005 and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, Imo State, in 2004, as well as, a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Accounting from the University of Jos in 1996. 

Commandant Padonu has served in various capacities within the NSCDC, including Head of Department, HOD for Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) in Lagos State Command, and HOD for Intelligence and Investigation in Osun State Command. 

He has also held several positions as Area Commander and Divisional Officer in various formations across the country including the FCT Command, Lagos State Command and Kaduna State Command.

Commandant Padonu is known for his strong leadership skills, strategic planning abilities and commitment to excellence.

Meanwhile, the former commandant, Dr Michael Adaralewa has been redeployed to the Osun State Command of NSCDC.

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Crime

Drug Addict Kills Father

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By Abdullahi Jalaludeen (Kano)

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command says it has arrested a 25 year old man, Alkasim Ya’u, for allegedly stabbing his father to death at Tudun Yola ‘C’, area of Gwale Local Government Area of the state.

The State Public Relations Officer of NSCDC, DSC Ibrahim Abdullahi disclosed this to Radio Nigeria in Kano.

Abdullahi said the incident occured on Friday, January 5, 2024 at about 1330 hours at the residence of Alhaji Salisu Bala.

” The deceased father, Alhaji Ya’u Mohammed, brought his mentally ill son, Alkasim Ya’u, to Psychiatric Hospital Dawanau, for medical treatment, where they booked to see a medical doctor on Saturday January 6″.

He explained that instead of going back to Katsina, the deceased decided to sleep at his brother’s house at same address.

” Our investigation revealed that Alkasim became mentally ill due to his engagement in hard drugs activities. On their arrival at Tudun Yola, the son took a sharp object and injured the father, until the NSCDC operatives attached to the area took the victim to hospital and arrested the suspect,” he said.

He said that already, the family was making arrangements to return the corpse to Katsina State for funeral, while the suspect and the exhibit have been handed over to Rijiyar Zaki Divisional Police Station for further investigation.

Edited by Olaolu Fawole

Security

NSCDC Rescues Woman from Attempted Suicide

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By Folake Oye

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command has rescued a middle-aged woman who jumped into Gbodofon, Osun River.

 Speaking with newsmen in Osogbo, the spokesperson of the command, Mr Kehinde Adeleke said the command received a distress call from a member of the public and in less than ten minutes the search and rescue team was at the scene to rescue the victim, resuscitate her before taking her to the hospital for medical attention. 

When she regained consciousness, the woman explained that she came from Iragbiji to Osogbo to jump into the Osun river because she was feeling fire burning in her body and the only way to quench the fire was to jump into the river.

Speaking on the incident, the Commandant of NSCDC in the state, Mr Sunday Agboola commended the search and rescue team, led by Mr Ishola Oluyinka for being responsive and for bringing their training in disaster management to bear in such a critical situation that could have claimed the life of a fellow citizen.

Mr Agboola assured Osun State residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property even during emergencies. 

He enjoined them to take care of their mental health, stressing that his men would pay close attention to all the rivers in the state to avoid recurrence

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Security

Festivities: NSCDC Deploys Personnel across Osun

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By Adenitan Akinola

Ahead of this year’s Christmas and new year celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command has deployed two thousand ,three hundred and fifty 2,350 personnel across the state.

The State Commandant of the Corps, Mr Agboola Sunday said the deployment was to provide watertight security, covert and overt intelligence operations and round the clock surveillance to ensure that criminally minded people did not perform their anti-social acts.

In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Osun NSCDC Mrs Kehinde Adeleke, the Commandant said personnel would be deployed to worship centres, market places, recreation centres, critical infrastructure and some other flash points in the state.

He warned miscreants planning to cause breakdown of law and order to have a change of mind, as they would be made to face the full wrath of the law.

Mr Agboola  hinted that, the command was collaborating with other sister agencies to provide adequate security in Osun State, as he charged his  personnel who are deployed for the assignment to be civil but firm in the discharge of their duties.

While congratulating Christians in the state as they join other faithful across the globe to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Osun State helmsman of NSCDC enjoined those who will be travelling during this festive period to avoid night travels, over-speeding, over loading and stopping on lonely roads.

He directed that suspicious movements should be reported to the nearest security agency, while in any emergency situation, members of the public should call NSCDC Osun State Command’s emergency lines on 0805555644 and 07041300031.

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NSCDC Fetes Personnel, Expresses Preparedness for Crime-Free Yuletide

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC has reiterated its commitment to ensuring crime-free Yuletide celebrations.

NSCDC Commandant, Oyo State Command, Dr Michael Adaralewa gave the assurance during the corps end-of-the-year party held at the Command’s headquarters, Agodi Ibadan.

Dr Adaralewa said the Command had partnered with various stakeholders and other security agencies to combat crime, hinting that the move had yielded positive results.

He said the Command organized an end-of-the-year party to appreciate and celebrate the efforts of the officers and men of NSCDC and spur them to do more in the coming year.

“Throughout the year, we have faced numerous challenges, but together, we have triumphed over adversity. Our collective determination and resilience have been instrumental in maintaining peace, ensuring security, and protecting lives and properties within Oyo state”

Dr Adaralewa noted that the commendable achievements in the command were a testament to their unwavering resolve to their civic responsibilities.

“ As we gathered here to celebrate the end of the year, let us remember the importance of unity, camaraderie and solidarity. This occasion provides us with an opportunity to foster stronger bonds, forge new friendships, and reinforce the spirit of brotherhood that defines our organization”

“Let us cast aside our cares and worries momentarily and allow the music and joy to fill our hearts “

The NSCDC commandant in Oyo State therefore called on the people of the State to celebrate moderately to collectively achieve a crime-free society.

The event was graced by representatives from all other security agencies in Oyo State.

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Security

Stakeholders Solicit Support for Paramilitary Organisations

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By Mosope Kehinde

Government at all levels have been admonished to provide necessary financial and professional support to Voluntary paramilitary organizations, especial War Against Indiscipline, WAI brigade, considering their commitments to national peace and security.

This was the submission of stakeholders at the one-day retreat for WAI brigade officers in Oyo state with the theme “Evaluating the Paramilitary Structure and Moral In Voluntary Organizations, WAI Brigade, a case study”, organized by National Orientation Agency, NOA Oyo state.

The guest speaker, Chief Supretendent of Corps, NSCDC, Oyo state command, Dr Oyebisi Aremu who explained that the role of WAI Brigade at ensuring peace in the state was significant, appealed to government to provide grants, working facilities and technology assistance, for officers not to compromise their integrity.

While emphasizing the need for the officers to take their health and well-being seriously, Dr Aremu highlighted some of their roles in the society to include maintenance of peace and discipline, fight against corruption and intelligence gathering.

Also speaking, acting commandant, Oyo WAI Brigade, Mr Waheed Moshood, who described the training as a model to resuscitate the dying commitment of WAI Brigade in the society, appealed to government to show interest in officers’ welfare.

Earlier, Deputy Director, local government operations and special duties, Mr Ayodele Sanda said the purpose of the training, which was for heads of brigade was to increase their capacity in their mandates which is expected to pass down the ladder to junior officers in all the 33 LGAs.

Mr Sanda said arrangements are being concluded with relevant stakeholders in Oyo state to recruit more volunteers into the WAI Brigade in the state so as to expand the scope of the Paramilitary organization.

Some of the WAI Brigadiers also used the opportunity of the training to solicit supports from governor Seyi Makinde on technical, professional and financial empowerment.

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NSCDC Establishes Agro Ranger for Crime Bursting

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By Olawale Asake

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has established a special unit known as Agro-Ranger in Oyo State to protect farmers and their farms from attacks by cattle rustlers, kidnappers and other criminals.

The Commandant of the NSCDC, Oyo State Command, Dr. Michael Adaralewa made this known while addressing stakeholders at Saki City Town Hall, during a familiarisation tour of  Oke Ogun Area of Oyo State.

Dr. Adaralewa, who maintained that the Agro Ranger Unit would be mediating between farmers and herders in the area for conflict resolutions over grazing, disclosed that over five hundred trained men of the Corps’ would be providing the needed security for the farmers and their investments.

Dr. Adaralewa enjoined members of the public to keep supporting NSCDC in the State by giving useful and reliable information about criminal activities in their environment.

Speaking, some of the stakeholders commended the leadership of NSCDC in Oyo State for being proactive; saying its swift responses to distress calls had reduced crimes in the Zone.

Earlier, the State Commandant, NSCDC, Dr Michael Adaralewa paid a courtesy call on the Okere of Sakiland, Oba Khalid Olabisi and his Chiefs at his Palace while he also visited the Chairman, Saki West Local Government, Mr. Sarafadeen Omirinde in his Office.

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Oyo NSCDC Commandant Tours Oke Ogun

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By Olawale Asake

The Oyo State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Michael Adaralewa has reiterated the Corps’ readiness to build on the existing relationship with other security agencies in the State to ensure continuous protection of lives and property of all the residents.

Dr Adaralewa made this known in Saki, Oke Ogun Area of Oyo State as part of his familiarization tour of the town and meeting with the stakeholders in the community.

 The Commandant who paid a visit to the Chairman, Saki West Local Government, Mr  Sarafadeen Omirinde in his office, expressed his happiness and appreciation to the community for creating an enabling environment for his personnel to operate within the ambit of law. 

Dr Adaralewa explained that the collaboration of NSCDC with other security agencies had brought about the existing peace and harmony being enjoyed by all the residents in the Area.

Responding, Chairman, Saki West Local Government, Saki, Mr Sarafadeen Omirinde, commended all the security agencies within the Local Government Area for always responding swiftly when called upon and emphasized the need for intelligence sharing. 

He called on the Commandant to ensure that the indigenes of the town are employed into the service to aid in curbing youth restiveness as unemployment plays a key role in it. 

The Chairman expressed his continuous support for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps through information that will make the agency perform optimally.

The tour continues as the Commandant is currently meeting other stakeholders at the Saki City Town Hall, Saki.

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Oyo NSCDC Gets New Public Relations Officer

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The Oyo State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Dr Michael Adaralewa appoints DSC Opebiyi Samuel as the new mouthpiece of Oyo NSCDC command.

Deputy Superintendent of Corps Opebiyi Samuel who assumed duty on Monday after the handing over by DSC Oyindamola Okuneye was until recent appointment a personnel at the Commandant office of the Corps. 

He has worked in different Divisions with wealth of experience.

DSC Opebiyi Samuel holds a Master of Science in Physics with specialization in Radiation and Health Physics from University of Ibadan and Bachelor of Technology from Federal University Akure, Ondo State.

He is a native of Ilesha East in Osun state, meanwhile, the former Public Relations Officer of the Command, Oyindamola Okuneye has been deployed to Akinyele South as the Divisional Officer. 

DSC Opebiyi Samuel can be reached on mobile number 08036956193. E-SIGNED HOD ADMIN for the State Commandant.

PR/Rasheedah Makinde

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Crime

NSCDC Parades Six for Energy Theft

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By Adenitan Akinola 

Six persons have again been arrested by officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, in connection with energy theft in some parts of Osogbo, the Osun State capital.

The Commandant of the NSCDC in Osun State, Mr Agboola Sunday, who presented the suspects before newsmen at the command’s headquarters in Osogbo, described the act of energy theft and electricity bypass as economic sabotage.

Mr Agboola explained that such unpatriotic act was not only committed against the interest of the electricity distribution companies but also against other electricity consumers, who pay their bills regularly and against the government, who is denied of income.

The Commandant said the NSCDC in collaboration with IBEDC would intensify patrol across Osun State to ensure that perpetrators were brought you book to serve as deterrent to others.

“The command is dismayed that despite several arrest made to deter the public from engaging in such dangerous and fraudulent acts, some have bluntly refused to desist from the act, and at our end we would continue to go after these people “.

He also warned the people against tampering with other critical public infrastructure, noting that such is inimical to the Socio-economic growth of the society.

Mr Agboola noted that prosecution of that arrested would be some from time to time.

Also speaking, the Public Relations Officer of the Osun region of an electricity distribution company, Mrs Kike Owoeye said since April this year, about one hundred individuals had been arrested and are being prosecuted in connection with energy theft and electricity bypass in Osun State.

Mrs Owoeye appealed to the people to desist from the act, not just in the interest of the company, but in the interest of other law abiding citizens, who make regular payment for their energy consumption, and who may be deprived by such economic sabotage.

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NSCDC CG Orders Deployment of Undercover Agents to Schools

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Dr Ahmed Audi, the Commandant General (CG) of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC), has ordered the immediate deployment of undercover agents to schools and host communities to enhance security in schools nationwide.

The CG gave the order on Friday in Kaduna at the closing ceremony of a five-day capacity building on Safe School Response.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than 200 NSCDC personnel and other stakeholders from the seven states in the North West attended the five-day programme.

The capacity building was organised by the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC).

Audi said that the Corps would partner with the Ministry of Education in each state and Local Education Authorities for the successful implementation of the directive.

According to him, the capacity building is to strengthen the resilience of relevant stakeholders, including vigilante groups, retired security personnel, host communities, and serving personnel of the NSCDC.

He explained that the programme was to imbue in them all strategies and knowledge on how to provide protection for schools and host communities from violence and attacks.

Audi, who was represented by ACG Training and Capacity Building, David Abi, said that the NSSRCC was a critical component of the implementation strategy of the National Plan on Safe Schools.

He said that the plan was developed by the government to mobilise synergy among security agencies and relevant stakeholders towards schools’ protection.

The CG acknowledged the rising cases of attacks and violence on schools in Nigeria and its attendant negative impacts, including increasing the rate of out-of-school children in the country.

“The strategic plan is based on the whole-of-society approach with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps as the lead agency.

“The Corps is also hosting the headquarters of the Centre, saddled with the responsibility of coordinating safety and security responses for schools and host communities in collaboration with all security agencies and other relevant stakeholders.

“The Centre is the first of its kind in Africa; available records indicate that no other country has this kind of facility with the sole responsibility of providing safety and security prevention and protection measures for schools and host communities.”

He CG said that in view of the recurring attacks and violence in schools in the country, the task ahead of the centre was enormous.

“It requires effective synergy and collaboration from all stakeholders, including the Federal, State and Local Governments.

“It is also pertinent to state that the standard operating procedure of the centre provides for the creation of state coordinating centres and local government response centres for effective and seamless operation.

“It is for this singular fact that I respectfully present on behalf of the centre, the request for the kind consideration for allocation of an existing structure within each of the state capitals in the North-West to serve as the safe school coordination centres,” he said.

The CG told the participants that the task ahead of them was enormous.

“Be reminded that aside from being ambassadors of the centre, you are equally the foot soldiers who are in direct contact with the members of schools and host communities,” he said.

He charged them to ensure that the knowledge gained from this training was put into effective practice in the discharge of their duties.

“Furthermore, members of the vigilante groups and private guard companies must be ready to collaborate and work in harmony with security agencies to facilitate effective protection of our schools.”

Also, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Valentine Okoro, said that the national plan for safe schools was a programme developed by the government to mobilise synergy among security agencies.

The GOC, represented by Brig.-Gen. Henry Yanet, Commander 51 Signals, said already that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, had directed enjoined army units and formation to work with other security agencies in protecting the civil populace.

In his remarks, Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani, reiterated the state government’s commitment to partnering with all security agencies to enhance public safety.

The governor was represented by the administrator of the Kaduna Capital Territory Authority, Mr Samuel Aruwan.

VVanguard/Simeon Ugbodovon

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Human Angle

Two Dead in Collapsed Ikirun Church Building

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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 that the building was still under construction with workers on site when it collapsed.

The Public Relations Officer, PRO of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State command, Mrs Kehinde Adeleke who confirmed the incident said the building located behind Eweta Community Primary School collapsed around 7 pm on Wednesday.

Mrs Adeleke added that the four victims buried under the debris were rescued by concerned residents of the area who immediately took them to the hospital where they were confirmed dead.

“Two of the rescued victims died at the hospital on Thursday, including the owner of the building”, she added.

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Energy

Illegal Refinery Explosion Claims Pregnant Woman, 17 Others

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No fewer than 18 people, including a pregnant woman, have lost their lives following an explosion in an illegal oil refining site in the Ibas community in the Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State.

It was learned that the incident occurred late Sunday night when some people in the community were scooping petroleum products.

A resident in the community, who gave his name as Emmanuel, said the victims were selling the product at the refining site when the place suddenly went up in flames.

Emmanuel said, “More than 40 people were there at the site. They were there scooping crude oil when the place caught fire. The fire came from a refining site that was close to the point where they were scooping crude oil.

“Many Isiokpo and Oduoha people and Ibaa people were there. Seven of the people died inside the pit where they were scooping the crude. About 10 were burnt to charcoal by the pit.

“About 30 people died at the site while over 15 have been rushed to the hospital. I hear that three of them have died while they were being rushed to the hospital.”

But the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps gave the casualty figure as 18.

The spokesperson of the NSCDC, Rivers State Command, Olufemi Ayodele, said in a statement that the deceased included a fresh graduate and a lady whose wedding was scheduled for next month.

Ayodele said 18 persons were roasted while 25 persons at the site were rescued by operatives.

He said preliminary investigations showed that the explosion was caused by a local refinery cooking pot constructed close to an oil reservoir that contained combustible materials.

He said the burning temperature eventually became too high and the environment gutted the fire.

“There is a need for conscious effort and stronger collaborations with the traditional institutions, community youths, and religious leaders amongst others to fight against oil bunkering activities in our various communities and this begins with giving credible intelligence and information to the NSCDC which remains the lead agency in the fight against vandalism of oil pipelines and protection of critical national assets and Infrastructures in Rivers State,” Ayodele said.

Punch / Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Crime

NSCDC Nabs Two for Trafficking 15-Yr-Old Girl, 2 Others to Libya

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A 56-year-old carpenter, Babatunde Oluwasola and a trader, Dada Fowowe, have been arrested for trafficking a 15-year-old girl and two others to Libya for prostitution.

The suspects were arrested by the officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Ondo state.

They allegedly recruited the girls and trafficked them to Libya in April, this year with the promise of getting them lucrative jobs and live a better life abroad.

Babatunde, who is from Osun state but resides in Akure, reportedly got one of the victims through the help of Dada, aka lya Also, aged 47 he also, resides in Akure, the Ondo state capital.

Vanguard gathered that Babatunde with the nickname ” Osanle” transported the victims through the desert to Libya.

The victims spent two weeks before getting to Libya, where they were to start the illicit business.

One of the victims, the 15-year-old girl, who lived with her parents before embarking on the journey, discovered that she couldn’t cope with the business and later escaped.

She reportedly didn’t tell anyone about her journey to Libya until she arrived there and discovered that she had been deceived by the suspects.

Vanguard learnt that the 15-year-old girl discovered that what she was subjected to was not what she bargained for, hence she reached out to her father who had been looking for her.

The whereabouts of the two other girls remained unknown.

A spokesperson for the command, Aidamenbor Daniel, confirmed the arrest of the two Suspects.

Aidamenbor added that the ” suspects have already made confessional statements and after our investigation, the case will be transferred to NAPTIP for further actions

Vanguard/Simeon Ugbodovon

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Be Guided by Rules; NSCDC to Private Guard Companies

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has called on Directors and Managers of private guard companies to abide by rules and regulations that guide their profession.

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Dr Michael Adaralewa made the call while declaring open a one day capacity building for the private security personnel at its headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan. 

Dr Adaralewa said the training became imperative to update their knowledge on relevant subject matter in the security industry. 

He said the dynamics of security challenges world over and the peculiarity of the threat it poses, hence the need for continuous engagement with stakeholders in tackling insecurity. 

The Commandant, therefore, enjoined the participants to make use of the experiences gained at the gathering. 

“This is with a view to designing new mechanisms to mitigate threats. Consequently, such new information needs to be factored into training manuals and curriculum for capacity building programmes”. 

The NSCDC Act 2003 and 2007 (as amended) confer the mandate of registration, monitoring, supervision and training of private guard companies (PGCs) on the NSCDC in order to bring about orderliness and efficiency in the private security industry in Nigeria.” 

On his part, the Head of Department, Directors and Managers of private guard, NSCDC, Mr Oyeniyi Oyeku said overtime, private guard companies had made their marks in the sand of time by providing security solutions that guaranteed protection of lives, assets and infrastructure. 

He added that they had also contributed greatly to the attainment of peace and order in society, hence the need for training and retraining for the private security stakeholders in order to deliver professional security services to their different categories of clients. 

Mr Oyeku said that with the theme, “safety and security management for private security practitioners.

“It is apt to ensure that they get the best training from security professionals to update knowledge for improved performance. 

Contributing, the Chairman of the Association of l Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria, Mr Seyi Alabi said the training was timely as the society was facing myriad of security challenges.

Mr Alabi, therefore, called on all the participants to make use of the knowledge gathered from the workshop in a positive direction. 

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NSCDC Marks Peace Day, Calls for Synergy

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC says sustainable peace can only be achieved through effective synergy among individuals, communities, institutions and governments.

 NSCDC commandant in Oyo state, Dr Michael Adaralewa stated this while celebrating this year’s International Day of Peace at the Command’s headquarters, Agodi Ibadan.

 Dr Adaralewa noted that civil society organizations, community leaders, local and traditional authorities all had roles to play at ensuring that peace reigned in the society.

 The NSCDC boss in Oyo state said from time to time the Command involved individuals, especially youths in decision making processes and peace committees to actively contribute to the attainment of a peaceful society.

 “Therefore, there is need in ensuring that peace is maintained in a nation that is made up of many ethics groups and multi religion like Nigeria, a nation that has over 250 ethnic tribes with different beliefs” 

 “We do not want our country to be engulfed with all kinds of violence, we have had the Ife and Modakeke crisis in the South in the past, we had the Aguleri and the Umuleri crises in the East, as well as pastoralist conflicts like herders/farmers conflicts at Oke Ogun here in Oyo state.” 

 Dr Adaralewa stated further that the destruction which religious based violence had caused the country could not be quantified, hence the need for religious tolerance. 

 In his speech, the guest lecturer at the event, Mr Abiodun Bamgboye emphasized that traditional, religious and community leaders must come together and support security agencies in ensuring that peace reigned in the society. 

 Earlier, in his address of welcome, Head of Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit, NSCDC, Mr Toriola Olanrewaju said as part of activities to celebrate this year’s Peace Day, the Corps had organized sensitization programs, public lectures as well as peace walk to harp on the importance of peace building in Nation’s development. 

 Mr Olanrewaju added that Nigeria as a nation needed peace for development and growth and people should see preaching and maintaining peace in the society as everyone’s business.

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Airforce Seeks Collaboration with Sister Agency on Insecurity

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By Rasheedah Makinde

The Nigerian Airforce, NAF 671 has sought for better synergy with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, to collectively tackle insecurity bedevilling the society. 

New Airforce boss in Oyo state, Air Commodore, Adeyemi Adeyimika made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to NSCDC command in the state.

Air commodore Adeyimika explained that the collaboration among sister security agencies would go a long way at reducing any form of security breach.

He noted that building on the existing collaboration would improve security of lives and property of citizens in Oyo state.

Air Commodore Akinyimika therefore commended the officers and men of the NSCDC for the show professionalism at the joint task force operations and enjoined them to continue on the pace. 

He also called on the rank and file of the corps to see themselves as one and avoid acts capable of causing rivalry.

Responding, NSCDC commandant in Oyo state, Dr. Michael Adaralewa appreciated the Nigerian Airforce’s visit to the command and promised to sustain the cordial relationship whenever the matter arises.

“I am using the medium to welcome the new service commander to the pace setter state and wish him a successful tenure in his duty as head of Air Force in Oyo state”. 

The NSCDC commandant, Dr Adaralewa, therefore, enjoined all other sister agencies to always see themselves as one big family to be able to collectively nip crime in the bud. 

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NSCDC Spreads Tentacle to Surulere

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State has reiterated its commitments at ensuring a safe and secured atmosphere throughout the State.

The NSCDC Commandant, Dr Micheal Adaralewa stated this while inagurating a new office of the Corps at Iresaadu in Surulere Local Government area of Oyo State.

Dr Adaralewa said the establishment of the NSCDC Command at Iresaadu became imperative in an efforts to bring security near the people of the area to guarantee maximum protection of their lives and property.

He said the gesture would afford the communities to avert any major crises and manage contemporary security challenges to create an enabling environment for social and economic development.

“That we are having this gathering underscore the hospitality, patriotism and sense of responsibility of the good people of Iresaadu and by extension the communities under Surulere Local Government.”

“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen,  you will all agree with me that the tranquility enjoyed by the Local Government is not absolute anywhere and it is on this premise that the Commandant General of the Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi approved the establishment and citing of area “K” Command office as a means of consolidating on the commendable efforts of the Oyo State government, Ogbomoso Local Governments and security actors in the State”

NSCDC boss in Oyo State said the grassroots security disposition of the corps has engendered a working collaboration between the corps and citizens of the country.

Dr Adaralewa explained that the gesture manifested in the area of intelligent gathering, alternative dispute resolution, disaster management and response, and other safety and security mechanisms.

He noted that the siting of the station would further strengthen the grassroots security mechanism that would enhance conscious and collaborative efforts in policing, especially at the rural areas.

Dr Adaralewa stressed that the newly commissioned Area “K” Command office in Iresaadu would be superintending over six Divisions which are, Surulere, Iresapupa, Surulere South, Ogo Oluwa(Ajaawa), Ogo Oluwa(odo oba) and Ogo Oluwa II(Opete).

He noted that NSCDC would continue to ensure the engagement of available human and material resources to ensure the protection of lives and property.

Dr Adaralewa who promised to collaborate with sister agencies for the maintenance of law and order, called for the corporation and support of the communities to collectively achieve a safe, secured and peaceful environment.

On his part, Prince Julius Olanipekun, appreciated NSCDC for considering their town suitable for the location of the security outfit.

Prince Olanipekun who was represented by Mogaji John Odejobi said it was the collective efforts of the whole community to renovate the building and dedicate it to NSCDC for operational usage.

 He stated further that the community would collectively rally round the corps for the achievement and realization of making Surulere safe of any threats to the peaceful coexistence of the dwellers.

“On this note, I want to appeal strongly to all and sundries, as well as indigenes of Irasaadu to value the security organization and give the deserved respect, honour, regards and maximum cooperation in their resolve to discharge thier lawful duties optimally” he said.

The Aresa of Iresaadu stressed that the establishment of the NSCDC Command in the town was timely as they were planning to brace up the security architecture of Surulere Local Government in order to drive away any potential problems that might arise in the future.

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NDLEA Recruitment: Final Lists of Successful Candidates Out

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has released the final lists of successful candidates for the 2023 recruitment exercise for Narcotic Officer and Narcotic Assistant cadres.

A statement released on Sunday by the agency spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said successful candidates for cadet, trainees are to report at the NDLEA Academy in Jos and NSCDC College of Peace and Disaster Management in Katsina states respectively.

The statement partly read, “The under-listed successful candidates are therefore to report for Narcotic Officers Basic (Cadet) training at the NDLEA Academy, Kotton Rikus, Jos Plateau State, while the Narcotic Agent/Assistant (Trainees) will report for their training at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps College of Peace and Disaster Management, KM 4 Babbar-Ruga Batsari Road, Katsina State.

“All successful candidates are to report for training at their respective designated centres according to their groupings and on dates assigned to their groups. ”

He added that successful candidates are to report for training with a photocopy of their credentials among others.

“Original and photocopy of credentials to include National Identification Number and printout of NDLEA online application reference slip.

“Four copies of recent colour passport photograph without cap/hat.

“Writing materials to include biro, pencils, ruler, notebooks, and file jackets.

“Three pairs of white (unmarked) round neck vests and navy-blue shorts (without stripes),” the statement added.

He urged them to visit the agency’s website for more information.

Punch/Simeon Ugbodovon

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