Crime

JTF Nabs Suspected Oil Thieves Off the Coast of Escravos

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By Oghenero Eghweree

The Troops of Joint Task Force, South-South Operation Delta Safe has handed over twelve suspected oil thieves to the Delta State Command the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC for prosecution.

This was contained in a statement signed in Asaba, the Delta State Capital, by Assistant Director Army Public Relations in the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Major Yahaya Kabara.

The report notes that the suspects were apprehended with a vessel by personnel of the Joint Task Force, operatives of TANTITA Security Services and officials of the NSCDC, while illegally conveying crude oil off the coast of Escravos.

The Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe, warned that the unit will not spare any individual or group caught in the act of crude oil theft, while assuring the general public of adequate protection in the area.

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Security: NSCDC Urges Personnel to Utilize ICT Dynamics

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By Adenitan Akinola

The Commandant of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Mr Agboola Sunday has charged officers and men of the command to adapt to the dynamics in the Information Communication Technology terrain as key tool in combating emerging security trends of the new order.

Mr Agboola gave the charge during the decoration of ninety five 95 newly promoted officers of the command at the NSCDC headquarters, Oke-Ayepe , Osogbo.

Mr Agboola emphasized the importance of staying updated with technological advancements in the field of security, saying the rapid evolution of criminal activities requires the NSCDC to adapt and employ innovative measures to maintain law and order.

He congratulated the promoted officers for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the NSCDC’s mission, reminding them that their is increased responsibilities that come with their promotions.

Mr Agboola commended NSCDC’s Commandant General for his commitment to providing the necessary resources and training to equip the officers with the skills and knowledge required to adopt modern security methods.

To those who did not benefit in the promotion exercise, the commandant said, “do not be discouraged, be assured that your own season will come very quickly. The limited number of those promoted is due to little space available”.

In a remark, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kehinde Longe who also decorated some of the officers emphasized the imperative of synergy between the police and the NSCDC.

Mr Longe who was represented by an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr Akande pledged that the force was always ready to collaborate with sister agencies in the mainteinance of Law and order in the country.

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NSCDC Deploys over 2000 Personnel in Oyo

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has deployed over two thousand personnel for the maintenance of Peace and Order during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Dr Michael Adaralewa stated this while addressing the heads of units and  Formations of the Corps during the weekly assessment of the State of Security in their various formations at the Command State Headquarters Agodi, Ibadan.

Dr Adaralewa stressed further that officers from Special Armed Squad, Counter Terrorism Unit, CBRNE, Anti-Vandals Unit, Operations, Intelligence Department, Disaster Management Unit, Agro Rangers and Female Armed Squad were all deployed for the protection of lives and property of the citizens during the celebrations.

“All strategic locations in the State had been well deployed to such as, Recreation Center, Eid praying ground, Parks, Markets and all critical national assets both in local, state and federal are going to be protected”

The NSCDC boss, therefore, called on Muslim faithfuls to celebrate moderately during the Sallah Celebrations and ensure to notify security operatives in case of any  emergency in their environments.

Similarly, Federal road safety commission, FRSC has deployed over one thousand personnel for Eid -el-Kabir celebrations in Oyo State.

In a statement signed in Ibadan by the FRSC public Education Officer ,Mr Chijioke Ejima, the volume of traffic will increase gridlocks, road obstructions as well as Road Traffic Crashes  which may result in fatalities and injuries.

It motes that, the Federal Road Safety Corps, Oyo State Sector Command has mobilized adequate personnel and logistics for the celebration.

It says the Command has therefore deployed over One thousand eight hundred Officers/ Marshals and Special Marshals inclusive and twenty two operational vehicles, two state of the art ambulance, a heavy duty tow – truck and motor bikes for safe travel during this festive period.

It also notes that the Command will be organizing a mega rally at the Old – Toll gate Ibadan to sensitize the members of the Park Management System (PMS) on safe drive during and after the festive period.

It says that the Command has perfected plan to collaborate with other sister security agencies at ensuring the safety of lives and property on roads as well as at Eid praying ground to achieve a hitch-free celebrations.

It states further that the personnel will apprehend trucks/ vehicles in the habit of carrying passengers and goods together, as well as those without valid drivers licence, overloading, non – functional wipers, non – use of seat belt and driving against traffic.

“Those whose vehicles are not maintained to do so especially now that the rainy season has set in and admonished them to check their tyres, lightening system, windscreen and wipers before embarking on any journey should find a solution” 

The statement therefore, urges residents of Oyo State to exhibit high level of discipline on the road by obeying all road signs and regulations on the road and reminded them that the “Road is Patience but do not forgive”. 

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Security

NSCDC Decorates 123 Promoted Personnel

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has decorated one hundred and twenty three newly promoted officers of the corps. 

The ceremony, which had in attendance friends and family of the newly promoted officers, was held at NSCDC headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan.

While decorating and congratulating the promoted officers, NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Dr Micheal Adaralewa said the promotion was based on merit.

Dr Adaralewa told the promoted officers that their new offices came with higher responsibility, hence the need to be more dutiful and diligent. 

He urged them to recommit and rededicate themselves to the ideals and mandates of NSCDC whose major focus was to protect critical national infrastructure and to save lives.

“Never forget the importance of continuous learning and professional development. 

He urged them to strive harder to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities to enable them navigate the ever changing landscape of the  profession. 

“As you celebrate today,  be modest and magnanimous to all and ensure that wherever they are posted, be an epitome of hardwork, discipline, dedication,  selflessness, professionalism, excellence and humility in service delivery to the nation hence upholding the name NSCDC in high esteem”

The NSCDC boss called on those who were not promoted not to loose hope but rather work harder and remain committed to the corps.

Speaking on behalf of the newly promoted officers,  deputy Commandant of corps, Mr Isaac Alonge appreciated the Commandant General of NSCDC Hamed Audi for his efforts at ensuring that their work does not go in vain. 

Mr Alonge therefore, called on other newly promoted officers to see the promotion as new responsibilities on how to take the corps to higher. 

The promoted officers’ ranks were from Deputy Commandant of Corps to Assistant Superintendents of Corps 2.

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Security

NIS Seeks NSCDC Support on National Security

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has solicited the continuous support of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC to collectively achieve National Security. 

The new NIS comptroller, Mr Muhammed Umar stated this during a courtesy visit to the State Command Headquarters of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC at Agodi Ibadan.

Mr Umar said the NSCDC cooperation with NIS had yielded positive results over the years, noting that the fight against insecurity was everybody’s responsibility. 

Comptroller Umar commended the officers and men of the Corps in Oyo state for their cooperation and display of professionalism during joint operations together with NIS on border surveillance.

He also requested more collaborative efforts at checkmating the influx of illegal immigrants to Nigeria through borders.

Reacting, the State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Dr, Micheal Adaralewa reiterated his command’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Immigration Service to meet its statutory mandates.

Commandant Adaralewa further stated that the two agencies of the federal government have a security task to perform for national security and the protection of the lives and property of the citizens of the State.

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Security

NDLEA, NSCDC Collaborate on Checking Menace of Drug Abuse

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National drug law enforcement agency, NDLEA has partnered with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC for a secure and drug-free society. 

The new NDLEA Commander in Oyo state, Mr Joe-Fadile Olayinka stated this during a courtesy visit to NSCDC State Headquarters, Agodi Ibadan.

Mr. Olayinka commended the Oyo State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for their unbiased support of the Agency.

He promised to continue to strengthen the existing relationship between the two security agencies for the protection of lives and eradication of drug abuse in the state.

Reacting, the NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Dr. Micheal Adaralewa who used the medium to welcome the new Commander of Narcotics to the State assured him of continued support of the Corps to enable the Agency to achieve their mandate of eradication of drug abuse which is rampant among the youths in the state.

Dr. Adaralewa admonished the Commander of NDLEA to always count on the corps’ patriotism whenever the Agency needs the support of NSCDC in the discharge of their duties. 

“We are all children of the same father, we are working for the same goal”.

PR/Rasheedah Makinde

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Crime

NSCDC Arrests Seven over Alleged Fuel Hoarding

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By Adenitan Akinola

No fewer than seven petrol attendants were apprehended by the operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State over alleged hoarding of petroleum products

In some of the fuel stations visited by the NSCDC operatives, many motorists were seen queuing to buy fuel (Premium Motor Spirit) while the petrol attendants refused to attend to them.

Monitoring the level of compliance in Osogbo,  the NSCDC operatives led by the Deputy Commandant of the Corps DCC and HOD Operations, Mr Vincent Ganbo Linus, told journalists that the attendants were picked up for various offences, ranging from hoarding and refusal to open their reservoir, after claiming not to have fuel in their reservoirs.

Speaking, Linus said they were out to monitor the level of compliance and to make sure petroleum marketers dispense the products at the normal rate 

He said the command observed with dismay the unwarranted artificial scarcity of petroleum products created by marketers sequel to President Bola Tinubu’s pronouncement of the removal of subsidy on the product.

He described the act as sabotage and an attempt to unleash hardship on the citizenry.

Radio Nigeria confirmed that the attendants were later released with the intervention of the leadership of petrol marketers in the state.

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Crime

Report Incident of Abuse, NSCDC Tells Children

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By Rasheeda Makinde

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Osun State Command, has advised students, particularly females, to always expose anybody that abuses them.

The Zonal Commander in charge of Zone J, Assistant Commandant General, Fasiu Adeyinka, gave the advice in Osogbo at the first anniversary of the Special Female Squad of NSCDC.

Represented by the Deputy Commandant of Corps, Sanusi Saliu, Mr Adeyinka noted that it was imperative for all to fight both external and internal forces that threaten the peaceful atmosphere in schools across the country.

Mr Adeyinka, who lauded the Commandant General for deeming it fit to establish the squad, described him as a true father who felt there was a need to put an end to kidnapping and banditry activities within and around schools across the country.

The State Commandant, Mr Sunday Agboola, represented by his second-in-command, Deputy Commandant of Corps, Adeoti Joseph, also commended the CG for the initiative, describing him as a visionary leader and a lover of children.

Noting that children are leaders of tomorrow, Mr Agboola said it was expedient to protect them from both internal and external attacks.

He said the establishment of the Special Female Squad was never by accident, saying that God knows the trained female officers have a special assignment in the development of the country. 

In a lecture entitled, ‘Effects of Safe School on Gender-Base Violence, a Stakeholder Lola Way’, observed that a nation cannot experience peace if the rights of the female gender are wantonly abuse.

She called on children to break the silence when they are being violated, saying when you see something, say something and do something.

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Security

FRSC, NSCDC Deploy Personnel in Ibadan Ahead of Eid

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By Rasheeda Makinde

Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Oyo State Sector has deployed one thousand seven hundred Officers and Special to strategic places in Ibadan and its environs for hitch-free Eid-El Fitri celebrations. 

This is contained in a statement signed in ibadan by FRSC Sector Public Education Officer Chijiokie Inyama.

The statement notes that the logistics also placed included twenty – two Vehicles, two ambulances, a tow truck and motorbikes for safe travel during and after the Eid –El Fitr.

The Sector Commander, Corps Commander, Mr Joshua Adekanye said that adequate personnel and logistics were deployed to enhance the Corps visibility on major critical road corridors to ensure free flow of traffic and reduction in Road Traffic Crashes.

Similarly,  Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,  NSCDC, Oyo State Command has deployed 1705 personnel to places of worship, market, recreation centres and highways to beef up security before, during and after the Eid-el Fitr celebration.

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Dr. Micheal Adaralewa made this known while addressing the personnel of the corps on the mode of operation during the holiday for the Eid-el Fitr celebration at the Command State Headquarters Old Nitel building, Agodi Ibadan.

He charged the tactical Units which include Anti Vandal, Counterterrorism, Agro Ranger and Female special Squad Unit to double their efforts in their quest to provision of adequate Security to the good people of Oyo State and to also ensure the adequate protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructures in the State during the celebration.

While assuring residents and members of the public of adequate protection of lives and property during the celebration, he urged them to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious acts or movement to Oyo NSCDC or sister agencies.

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Easter: 1,705 Oyo NSCDC Personnel to Man Strategic Places

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By Rasheeda Makinde

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has deployed One thousand seven hundred and five personnel to all the strategic places in Ibadan and its environs for a hitch-free Easter celebration. 

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Micheal Adaralewa made this known during the evaluation of the first quarter security report of all Area Commanders and Divisions in the State at the Command Headquarters Old NITEL Building, Agodi Ibadan.

Mr Adaralewa said the security of the lives and property of the citizens of Oyo State was not negotiable.

He advised the public to be vigilant during the celebrations and report any unusual movement or gathering in their environment during the festive period to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps or other Security agencies in the State.

Mr Adaralewa said the one thousand seven hundred and five personnel were deployed to monitor all sensitive areas, such as churches, motor parks, playgrounds, recreation centres and all Federal and State Government infrastructures including NNPC rights of ways.

The State Commandant also directed the tactical units as well as the disaster management unit of the State Command to assume the strategic position for timely response to distress/disaster during the festive period. 

While admonishing all Christians and non-Christians in the state to celebrate with absolute moderation and share the love with each other during Easter he enjoined them to reflect on the essence of death, lessons of passion, suffering, forgiveness, love of Christ during the Lenten season and pray for the unity of the Nation.

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Crime

Four in NSCDC Net over Fake $94,800, New Naira

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The Special Intelligence Squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested two syndicates who specialised in the printing, sales and distribution of fake dollar notes.

This was contained in a statement signed by the corps spokesperson, Olusola Odumosu, on Friday.

According to the statement, one of the groups arrested, which consisted of four male adults, was caught in possession of fake $64,800 and N475,000 notes.

Investigation revealed that the group operated within and around Plateau, Nasarawa, Bauchi and Gombe states.

The statement added, “Members of the second syndicate arrested with the exhibits of $64,800 and N475,000 are Jonathan Dakogol, Abbas Ibrahim, Isa Ukashatu and Aminu Isa.

“Isa Ukashatu and Jonathan Dakogol were arrested with fake $64,800 and N475,000 at Akurba of Lafia LGA, in Nasarawa State after being lured to deliver the money to a client.”

The NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, described the criminal gangs as economic saboteurs destroying the country through the perpetration of financial crimes and defrauding innocent citizens.

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Polls: NSCDC Deploys over 2900 Personnel in Delta

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Delta State Command says it has deployed two thousand nine hundred and seventy-nine personnel across the state for the Presidential and National Assembly elections.

This was made known in a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer Anthony Uchenna in Asaba, the state capital.

The information notes that the State Commandant of the NSCDC Iskilu Akinsanya has ordered the surveillance of flashpoints across the state in readiness for the election.

It notes the personnel were drawn from the Armed Squad Unit, Agro Rangers, Crisis and Disaster Management, Tactical teams and Component commands to synergize with other security agencies to achieve peaceful, free, fair and credible general elections.

The statement assures stakeholders such as personnel of INEC, NYSC and accredited national and international observers of their safety, while encouraging Deltans to go about activities without fear or intimidation.

Oghenero

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Politics

Security Agencies Synergize on Hitch-Free Election

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By Rasheedah Makinde

As Nigerians are getting ready to choose a new political leadership in the country in this Saturday’s elections, the security of lives and property remains germane for a free, fair and credible exercise. 

To this end, our security correspondent examines the readiness of security operatives in Oyo state for the Elections. 

The general election in Nigeria comes every four years and people choose the new crops of leadership through voting. 

This is an exercise where eligible citizens troop out in large numbers to ensure that their choice candidates emerge winners by exercising their franchise without fear, rancour or intimidation from unscrupulous elements. 

Due to the past ugly experiences of violence, mayhem, unrest or crises that often come with Elections in the country, which have claimed many lives and properties,  people are sceptical about their safety before, during and after the general election.

Against this view, All the security agencies in Oyo state have synergized to collectively ensure that the 2023 general election witnessed a hitch-free exercise through some mechanisms put in place at all the 756 polling units all over the state.

General officer commanding, GOC,2 division Nigerian Army ibadan,  Major General Muhammed Usman assured Nigerians of a safe and secure atmosphere before during and after the elections. 

Major General Usman who said the military had partnered all other sister agencies to ensure that the exercise was hitch-free, urged the public to comport themselves and follow all the electoral guidelines to avoid being a victim of molestations.

On his part, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo state,  Mr Adebowale Williams said Police officers in both uniform and mufti would be at all the polling units and INEC offices to maintain law and order. 

Mr Williams, therefore, warned all criminal elements who were in the habit of hijacking ballot boxes or creating artificial panic at polling units to have a rethink or face the wrath of the law as anyone caught would be critically dealt with. 

Similarly, The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo state command, Mr Micheal Adaralewa said he has deployed personnel to all the identified trouble areas in the state to maintain a peaceful atmosphere. 

The NSCDC boss, therefore, called on all officers who would be monitoring the elections to shun any act of partisanship and to be professional as well as respect people’s human rights.

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Security

2023: NSCDC Pledges Security of INEC Facilities

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has promised maximum protection of independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, facilities for a hitch-free general election. 

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Micheal Adaralewa stated this during a sensitization workshop for personnel on the coverage of the 2023 general elections.

Mr Adaralewa said by ensuring adequate security at INEC offices for the protection of sensitive materials, the elections would be hitch-free, fair and credible.

He said the training and retraining of the officers became imperative for officers and men of the command to have knowledge about guidelines for election coverage. 

Mr Adaralewa said though, NSCDC had been recognized and applauded for its successful roles in past election coverage, there was still the need for extra professionalism as well as non-partisanship while discharging their civic responsibility in the coming elections.

The NSCDC boss in Oyo state explained further that the workshop would shed more light on the general conduct of officers on election duties, intelligence gathering and reporting, code of conduction on election day as well as the roles of NSCDC officers on election duties.

“It is a fact that security is an indispensable ingredient for the growth and sustenance of any democratic government”

“The roles of security agencies cannot be overemphasized taking into cognizance the responsibility the Nigerian constitution and other laws bestow on them to ensure free, fair and credible elections in electoral processes.

The NSCDC boss, therefore, seek the cooperation of all the personnel of the command for a successful, streamlined and professional input during the elections and any officers caught or found wanting over dastardly act would be dealt with.

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Crime

NSCDC Arrests Father for Defiling Daughter

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By Rasheedah Makinde

A man, Tunde Kareem who allegedly defiled his eleven-year-old daughter has been paraded by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC Oyo state command.

He was paraded alongside another suspected paedophile, Amos Michael who also allegedly defiled a ten-year-old girl, at the NSCDC Headquarters at Agodi-gate Ibadan by the command Public Relations Officer, Mrs Oyindamola Okuneye.

The suspected paedophile who lives at Papa, Idi Osan Olodo road, Ibadan, confessed to the police to have had carnal knowledge of his daughter once before his arrest.

Similarly, another suspected paedophile, Amos Micheal who lives at Orire Olasan road, Alakia, Ibadan, defiled a 10 years girl on the 15th of this month 

Amos confessed that he took the girl to a secluded area to perpetrate the act.

It was also gathered that Amos usually visits the girl’s mother’s shop to drink locally made herbs and used the opportunity to get close to the girl.

Parading the suspects, on behalf of NSCDC Commandant, Mr Micheal Adaralewa, the Public Relations Officer Mrs Oyindamola Okuneye said in its quest to track down and maintain zero tolerance for crime and criminalities in the State, the command had put in some mechanisms in all the flash areas of the state.

Mr Adaralewa explained that the corps would maintain its stand on zero tolerance for child abuse and protection of the girl child in the State.

He added that, both suspects pleaded guilty to the offences committed and that they would soon be charged to court after a proper investigation.

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Politics

Oyo NSCDC to Protect INEC Facilities, Electoral Materials

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As the general election draws nearer, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has promised to safeguard all Independent National Electoral Commission’s facilities and the electoral materials.

The Commandant of NSCDC in Oyo State, Mr Micheal Adaralewa stated this while briefing Head of departments, Area Commanders, Unit Heads and all operational heads of the command on the importance of achieving a crime free elections. 

He noted that the command would also protect the personnel of the commission as well as INEC buildings and materials as they are of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure which is part of core mandate of NSCDC.

The NSCDC boss in Oyo stated further that the training and retraining of officers and men of the Corps would commence in line with the electoral guidelines stated for the uniform personnel participating in the 2023 general election.

He, therefore, charged officers and men of the command to be focused, disciplined and conduct themselves as well as not foiling the rules concerning fundamental human rights during the ongoing political campaigns and the election proper.

“If the 2023 general election in the country goes well, it’s a plus to the Security Operations of the nation”

Commandant Adaralewa later enjoined the residents of the State to join hands with all security agencies by providing the security agencies with adequate and timely information to protect them better. 

Rasheedah Makinde

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Oyo NSCDC Seeks Public Support for Families of Fallen Heroes

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As the nation remembers the fallen heroes, the Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command, Mr Micheal Adaralewa has called on well-meaning Nigerians to always support the families left behind by the departed souls.

Mr Adaralewa stated this when he received Armed Forces Remembrance Planning Committee from the Ministry of Women Affairs and the Director of Social Welfare and Social Inclusion Oyo State.

He said, though, the government was doing its best to support the ex-servicemen and the families of fallen heroes but the public could also render assistance to them to live a good life.

The NSCDC boss, therefore, commended the committee for a job well done.

Earlier, the chairman of the committee, Mr Ayoade Adetayo from the Ministry of Women Affairs and Director of Social Welfare and Social Inclusion Oyo State commended the NSCDC for playing a vital role in the internal security of the state and also applauded the Command’s response to emergency calls in the state.

Rasheeda Makinde

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Crime

Bandits who killed NSCDC officers must pay the price- Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed anguish over the ambush and killing of 7 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, by bandits in Kaduna State, while on official duty.

In a statement, the President describes the loss of the NSCDC personnel as a terrible event and salutes the courage of the men who gave their lives to the nation.

“The NSCDC personnel who braved all challenges to guard our nation and its people had made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

“My thoughts are with the bereaved families and their compatriots in the service. May Almighty God grant them and the entire service the fortitude to bear the loss.”

The President directs the Armed Forces to seek the bandits who inflicted the casualty and make them pay the price.

Abdullah Bello

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NSCDC Commiserates with Families of Slain Officers

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has sympathized with the families of seven officers that were reportedly ambushed by bandits and killed on Monday at the Kuriga mining site in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The NSCDC Director of Public Relations, Olusola Odumosu, in a statement on Tuesday, said the officers were attached to the Kaduna State Ministry of Mines and were on official duty at the Kuriga mining site when the incident occurred.

Odumosu stated that rifles belonging to the slain officers were carted away by the assailants, adding that remains of the slain officers had been deposited at the Barau Diko hospital in Kaduna.

The statement partly read, “After the attack, the bandits carted away riffles of the slain operatives and the remains of the slain officers and men have been recovered and deposited at the Barau Diko Hospital Kaduna.”

In his message of commiseration to the families of the slain officers, the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, described the incident as a big loss to the Corps, the families of the slain victims and the nation.

Audi also directed that the Corps’ flag should be hoisted at half-mast in honour of the fallen officers while calling for a national prayer at the Corps national headquarters in Abuja.

“In honour of the slain personnel, the CG has directed that the Corps’ flag be hoisted at half-mast and that a national prayer involving both Christians and Muslims be organised at the Corps National headquarters, Abuja, to pray for Gods protection for all officers and men of the Corps in the new year and avert a recurrence of such awful incident,” the statement added.

Culled / Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Crime

NSCDC Nails Suspected Child Rapist

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The Lagos Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, on Friday, confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old suspect alleged to be a child rapist.

The suspect, Ridwan Akinbode, who hails from Oyo State and resides in the Bariga area of Lagos State was said to be arrested a week after a victim reported her experience to the Command.

It was gathered that the suspect was fond of luring his victims to an uncompleted building where he would perpetrate the crime.

Luck however ran out for him on Friday as operatives of the command’s Anti-Human Trafficking and Gender Unit nabbed him in his hideout in Bariga.

The corp’s commander, Eweka Okoro, in a statement released by the Public Relations Officer, Oluwaseun Abolurin, said the matter was reported to the gender unit last week after his victim was raped a second time.

The statement read in part, “The suspected paedophile was arrested following due diligence, credible and actionable intelligence taken on him by the command’s personnel since the matter was reported to the above-named unit last week.

“Preliminary investigations showed that the suspect first had carnal knowledge of his victim, aged 15, in an uncompleted building where he lured her two years ago. He made another attempt in October 2022 before he was finally arrested by our men.”

The command said it has partnered with the Women At Risk Medical International Foundation and other human rights and non-governmental groups to carry out medical examinations on the victim “in a bid to bring the culprit to book.”

Punch/Simeon Ugbodovon

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Christmas: Security Agencies Step up Surveillance in Oyo

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A few days before the celebration of Christmas and New Year, security agencies in Oyo State have assured the residents of a crime-free atmosphere before, during and after the yuletide. 

They made the assurances while giving details of the levels of their preparations towards achieving hitch-free fun during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. 

As part of efforts at achieving a crime-free yuletide celebration, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State,  Mr Adebowale Williams said sustained efforts were being put in place to comprehensively secure critical infrastructures across the length and breadth of the state.

He said the places included Media Houses, Banks, Correctional centres, Hospitals, Schools, Places of worship, Recreational centres, Public spaces, as well as INEC facilities and Telecommunications base stations.

Mr Adebowale said the Command had devised plans to effectively provide security through the full adoption of Robust Community Policing Strategies, Smart Inter-Agency Collaboration, Visibility Policing, Mass Patrolling Strategy and Technology-Driven Policing Strategy. 

The police commissioner, therefore, called on members of the public to celebrate moderately to collectively maintain a crime-free society. 

Speaking in the same vein, FRSC Sector Commander in Oyo State, Mr Joshua Adekanye, said FRSC had also deployed nine hundred and twenty-one officers and special marshals to various traffic-prone areas to ensure free traffic flow during the yuletide celebration. 

Mr Adekanye said the command had also deployed twenty-one patrol vehicles, three ambulances, one heavy-duty tow truck and one motor bike across the state to ensure that the celebration was hitch-free. 

Mr Adekanye added that the command also deployed personnel and logistics to critical corridors like Lagos-Ibadan, Iwo road and Ogbomosho-Ilorin road to tackle the menace of traffic gridlock/obstructions along these corridors.

Similarly, the Oyo State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mr Micheal Adaralewa said the command had deployed two thousand, five hundred officers and men for the festive period which comprised Anti-Vandalism unit, Counter Terrorism Unit, Agro Rangers, Female Special Squad and Disaster management unit.

Mr Adaralewa, who spoke through the Public Relations Officer of the command called on the Divisional officers across the State to be more vigilant in their community as people prepare for Christmas and New year celebrations.

Mr Adaralewa expressed his optimism about the Security of the lives and properties of the citizens and urged all officers and men to be active in their core mandate.

He later urged Christians and citizens of the state to pray for the survival of the present democracy as the nation was preparing for the 2023 general elections.

Rasheedah Makinde

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Osun NSCDC Deploys Personnel for Hitch-Free Festive Period

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The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command, Mr Agboola Sunday has directed Area Commanders and Divisional Officers across the state to identify strategic and vulnerable points in the state and deploy massively to ensure adequate security of lives and property before, during and after the yuletide. 

A statement signed by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Osun State, Miss Kehinde Adeleke, says Mr Agboola Sunday gave the marching order during December strategic monthly meeting with Area Commanders and Divisional Officers.

He pointed out that the end of the year period usually witnessed lots of criminal activities, hence, the need for all personnel to be on their toes in order to smoke out criminally–minded people who are hell-bent on frustrating the peace and tranquillity enjoyed by the residents of Osun State.

The Osun NSCDC boss, therefore, instructed the Area Commanders to make sure that their deployment covered all recreation centres, worship centres, shopping malls, motor parks, critical national assets and infrastructure. 

He noted that patrol teams and surveillance squads would be fully deployed throughout the period of celebrations, so all citizens can rest assured of the security of their lives and property. 

Mr Agboola further charged the personnel to strengthen their leadership capacity and operational strategies in order to be able to deal with various crimes associated with the end of the year.

While commending the officers for their resilience in fighting crime and criminalities during the outgoing year, Mr  Agboola urged them to tackle crimes and all threats to national security head-on. 

He advised personnel to justify the trust reposed in the Corps by members of the public.

‘Be reminded of the prevailing challenges facing the country, therefore, there is a need for you to work very hard so as to assist the system in achieving a secured and safe society,” Agboola said.

He also appealed to members of the public to assist security agencies by providing intelligence that could lead to the arrest of men of the underworld.  “Security is everybody’s business, be security conscious and when you suspect strange faces and movement in your environment, report to the nearest security agency,” Mr Agboola said.

The Commandant, hereby, on behalf of the entire officers and men of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command heartily rejoiced with all Christians in the state as they celebrate this year’s Christmas

He encouraged them to propagate peace, demonstrate love, forgive one another and be tolerant, as this is the only means of promoting harmonious coexistence with fellow citizens irrespective of religion, ethnicity or political inclinations.

Adenitan Akinola

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Nigerian Army, NSCDC Strengthen Partnership on Insecurity

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The Nigerian Army has called for a continuous partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC to collectively wage war against insecurity bedevilling the nation. 

The new Commanding Officer 81 Battalion Nigerian Army Letmauck Cantonment Mokola Ibadan, Lieutenant Colonel MD Adamu made this known during a courtesy visit to the Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps at the Command State Headquarters old NITEL building Agodi Ibadan.

He promised to continue the cordial relationship that was already in existence between the two Security agencies for the protection of the lives and properties of the citizens of Oyo State.

While responding, the State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mr Micheal Adaralewa commended the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel  Adamu for the trust the Nigerian Army has in NSCDC and assured him of the Corps commitment to protecting lives and properties of the citizens as it was stated in their core mandate.

Mr Adaralewa noted that two thousand five hundred of his personnel had been deployed to the nooks and crannies of the State for proper policing during the Christmas and New Year festive periods. 

He stressed further that both Under-Cover, Agro Rangers, Counter Terrorism Unit, Female Special Squad and other officers of the Corps had been deployed accordingly throughout the State.

Commandant Adaralewa, therefore, admonished the citizens of the State to always furnish the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps or sister agencies with credible information whenever they noticed anything within their jurisdiction.

Rasheeda Makinde

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Report filling stations hoarding fuel, NSCDC Tells Residents

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned petrol marketers in Osun State against hoarding petroleum products, create artificial scarcity to take advantage of the people.

The State Commandant, Mr Agboola Sunday has thereby directed the Anti-Vandals Squad of the Command to embark on routine monitoring of activities of filling stations, especially those who hoard Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in the state.

This is contained in a statement by the acting Public Relations Officer of the command, Miss Kehinde Adeleke.

The NSCDC boss urges his men to ensure that anyone caught hoarding fuel is arrested and made to face the full weight of the Law.

“it is a known fact that there is a shortage of fuel supply in the country, notwithstanding, filling stations should not use the opportunity to bring untold hardship on citizens.”

“We have our plainclothes operatives who are on surveillance in all the stations in the state and this will continue until sanity returns to the system,”.
The statement read in part.

He appeals to members of the public to cooperate with the Corps by reporting filling stations that are still hoarding the product for necessary action.

Adenitan Akinola

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NSCDC Warns Petrol Marketers Against Hoarding

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has warned all Petrol dealers and tanker drivers that are in the habit of diverting the product to desist from such acts.

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Micheal Adaralewa made this known at the Command State Headquarters of the Corps at Agodi while meeting with some of the dealers in the State. 

He enjoined the dealers to desist from hoarding the product as it brings unnecessary hardship on the citizens as the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, bites harder in the Oyo State. 

The NSCDC boss further that officers and men of the Anti-Vandalization unit of the Corps would start a routine check on all the filling stations in the State and anyone found hoarding the product would be dealt with.

“Government is doing everything possible to make life easy for its citizens and we all need to support the government by doing the right thing at all times”

Mr Adaralewa, therefore, called on the people of the State to be part of the nation-building by volunteering information to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to checkmate those who are in the habit of hoarding fuel in the State in order to prevent being a victim of fire incidents. 

Raheedah Makinde

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