Security

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.

Security

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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Security

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.

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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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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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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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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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Security

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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Crime

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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