Security

NSCDC Solicits Public Support to Curb Insecurity

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has called for synergy between the command and members of the public to collectively wage war against insecurity. 

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Micheal Adaralewa stated this while parading a suspected burglar at the Command Headquarters, Agodi Ibadan. 

Mr Adaralewa charged the public for a robust relationship with the command that could foster policing strategies in their communities to achieve a crime-free society. 

He said fight against criminality was not for security agencies alone, hence the need for the public to complement them by involving in community policing as they are closer to the grassroots. 

Parading the suspect, the state Commandant, Mr Adaralewa said the suspect, Aderinto Segun was arrested at Pegba, in Muslim area of Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, last month for alleged robbery. 

The NSCDC boss noted further that it was Agbekoya group who rescued the suspect from mob action and was later handed over to NSCDC officials. 

Mr Adaralewa explained that with the zero-tolerance policy of the State Commandant to crime and criminality, the suspect would be charged to court after proper investigations. 

Speaking with journalists, the suspect, Aderinto who confessed to be a specialized burglar said he had been into robbery since 2018 when he dropped out of school. 

He stated further that his mode of operations was to first survey the area at night and when the house owners left for work in the morning,  he would spring into action.

The suspect said he normally sold his loot to some people in Sabo area.

Exhibits recovered from the suspect included one Android phone, one 32inches plasma TV, A manual Rechargeable fan and different kinds of clothing. 

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We are committed to clamping down on criminalities – Oyo Police

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The police in Oyo State has pledged to ensure that the security architecture would be restructured and re-modified to clamp down on criminalities in the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Adewale Osifeso stated this while parading some suspected criminals at police headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.

He said the command has hinged on detailed stop-and-search activities, strategic intelligence sharing with relevant sister agencies, joint patrols across the metropolis and adjoining routes and deliberate intelligence-structured surveillance to ensure that the issues of insecurity become a thing of the past.

The PPRO said the command in concert and seamless partnerships with the; Military, Department of State Service, DSS, Nigeria Security and Civil, Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Security Network, Amotekun, Vigilantes and local hunters have resulted in the discoveries of criminal cells and hideouts, make-shift armouries, caches of unaccounted lethal ammunition, military uniforms and gear in Ibadanland its environs. 

He noted that in the past few weeks, the command through strategic coordination of its operational and tactical assets took the assault to the doors of the criminally minded elements across the state, though at a cost, the command lost some of its officers who paid the supreme price.

He, therefore, called on caregivers, medical experts and traditional healers to report encountered cases of gunshot victims and injuries to the Police with promises of utmost confidentiality and protection of the sources, while residents alike are enjoined to jettison all negative narratives and perceptions about the police in exchange for trust and renewed sense of purpose. 

Some of the suspects who were arrested for various offences ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery syndicate, and impersonation of military personnel to hijacking and diversion of vehicles.

They equally confessed to having perpetrated similar criminal activity in various parts of Oyo State and its neighbouring states.

The suspects are Adeniji Bukola, Sunday Daniel, Afeez Sulaiman, Kazeem Korede, Ope Dauda, Olanlokun Idowu, Saheed Nafiu, Sunday Kehinde, Yusuf Ismaila, Salawudeen Azeez, Moshood Isah, Afolayan and Babalola Lukman.

Other suspects are Amuda Usman, Zubairu Saeed, Mohamed Kuri, Mohammed Abubakar, Olatilewa Wasiu and Sikiru Olasupo.

The police spokesman added that the suspects would soon be charged in court. 

“In cases of emergency, the Command can be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 615 (toll-free) (Oyo State Security Trust Fund) and the Oyo State Police Command emergency lines 07055495413 and 08081768614 while its Twitter account remains @OyoPoliceNg.”

Exhibits found with the suspects included, one Mitsubishi Canter vehicle with registration number SUL 982 KP, one Mazda bus with registration number KJA 777 XC, forty pieces of vehicle engines and one Bajaj motorcycle with registration number AGG 092 QN.

194 pieces of live AK ammunition, (5) five pairs of military camouflage uniforms and shirts, one electrical transformer, one Toyota Dyna truck with registration number LND 234 XM and the cash sum of one hundred and sixty-one thousand, two hundred naira only and a red Boxer motorcycle with registration number EGB 155 UR.

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NSCDC Tasks Political Stakeholders on Peaceful Campaign

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has charged political stakeholders to embrace peace during campaigns.

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Micheal Adaralewa stated this during an interactive session that involved the HODs, Area Commanders, HOU and Divisional Officers in all the 33 Local Councils and 35 LCDA’s held at the State Command Headquarters Agodi, Ibadan.

He urged politicians and their supporters to conduct themselves well during the campaign as it is officially declared open today according to the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

“The politician should embrace peace and know that they cannot govern over the dead and also admonished the Stakeholders involved in the electioneering process in the state, starting from the campaign and proper election time to be God-fearing in discharging their duty”

He called on the officers and men of the Corps especially the Arms Squad, Agro Ranger, Female Squad, and Counter Terrorism Unit to see themselves as part of the process to achieve smooth electioneering by not compromising on the assignment given to them. 

Commandant Adaralewa stated further that officers and men of the Corps are receiving training and retraining all the time, especially on ways to prevent abnormality during campaign and election time, hence the need for optimal professionalism while discharging their duties. 

“He called officers and men of the corps to be law abiding and good ambassadors of the organization. 

He also enjoined traditional rulers, Religious leaders and Landlords Associations to warn their subjects to conduct themselves in a manner that would not bring violence before, during and after the election. 

 “Political parties should inform the security agencies of their Campaign programme in other to provide adequate security at the campaign ground and also to maintain Peace, Protection of lives and National Assets of the country.

Commandant Adaralewa later enjoined the Political parties to go by the rules stated by INEC on campaign guidelines because anyone found doing anything against the guideline will be dealt with according to the law.

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Lifestyle

Expert Asks African Leaders to Take the Lead in Fostering Peace

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A peace scholar, Dr Nathaniel Danjibo has called on African leaders to be united in other to fight against racism and build a peaceful society. 

Dr Danjibo stated this during the celebration of International Day of Peace organized by Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command.

He said with this year’s theme ” End Racism: Build Peace, the African leaders must work together to ensure that they fill the vacuum which racism has caused among the black nations.

Dr Danjibo, therefore, called on individuals, groups, and governments to always allow peace to reign as it promotes tolerance, and peaceful coexistence and also encourages national and international corporation. 

On her part, the head of Peace and Conflict Unit of the NSCDC in Oyo State, Mrs Fatty Fache said the programme became imperative as part of their efforts in campaigning for the importance of peace in growth and development. 

Mrs Fache said peace help in preventing inequity and violence and also serves as a ticket to a new and brighter future. 

“Peace is a path to take for bringing growth and prosperity to achieving political strength, economic stability and cultural growth will be possible”

Earlier, while declaring the event open, NSCDC Commandant, Mr Michael Adaralewa called on the public to always ensure that they live harmoniously to achieve a peaceful atmosphere. 

Mr Adaralewa said no nation could achieve development without the presence of relative peace, hence the need for people to always eschew violence and embrace peace in all their daily activities. 

He noted that this year’s theme for the International Day of Peace, was “End Racism: Build Nation” and by embracing this, it would go a long way toward maintaining a peaceful society, especially as the country was about to begin political campaigns.

The NSCDC boss stated further that officers and men of the command should first begin the campaign for peace at their home, then it would be easy for them to discharge their duties in a peaceful manner.

Mr Adaralewa, thereby, called on the public to always see all the security agencies as partners in progress and should therefore work with them in a peaceful manner to collectively rebirth a better and crime-free society.

Meanwhile,  the corps also honoured a late officer, Fatai Abiola who died in active service and presented a cheque of one million to his family after his wife was given automatic employment by the NSCDC Director General,  Ahmed Audi.

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Security

Promotion: NSCDC, Immigration, Others’ Officers to Write Exam

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The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has ordered the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Service Board to conduct the next promotion examinations of its officers in the various services in the states where they operate.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Deputy Director of Press, Afonja Ajibola on Tuesday.

Aregbesola who gave the directive during an inspection visit to the examination centre in Abuja stated that overcrowded examination centres can fault the integrity of an exam.

The statement reads in part “Aregbesola observed that examination in such a crowded environment does not give the needed integrity the exams should have.

“He, therefore, ordered the Secretary of the board, Hajiya Aisha Rufa’i, to henceforth conduct promotion examinations in various states of the Federation.

“The Minister added that since there are CBT centres across the states that could be used for the examination, it would go a long way in providing seamless conduct of the examinations in the respective states.

“The Minister commended the board for achieving the feat in conducting CBT examination which has added relevant credibility to the process.”

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Crime

Local Hunters Arrest Killers of NSCDC Officer in Ekiti

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Gunmen who recently killed a Civil Defense officer and abducted three members of the deceased immediate family have been arrested by local hunters.

The deceased Segun Ayebulu was shot dead on September 3,2022 in the presence of hus children and brother. while travelling to his hometown at Ogbe,Yagba West Local Government area of Kogi State at about 6.30pm.

The chairman of Ajoni Local Council Development Area of Ekiti State, Mr Micheal Ogungbemi, who confirmed to journalists in Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday that the supsects were arrested by Ajoni Local Security Network codenamed Operation Eradicating Bandits at the Borders of Rural Ajoni Communities(EBBORAC).

He said the local security operatives arrested the culprits while patrolling the border area between Ekiti and Kwara Tuesday evening.

He said: “They had confessed to have perpetrated the killing of the NSCDC operative and kidnapping of his family members. If not for the prompt action I took, they would have been mobbed by angry youth.”

“Recovered from them were two AK47. Immediately after the arrest, my office was contacted and I instantly informed the team from Amotekun Corps, Ikole Command, Officers of the Divisional Police Officer, Ikole LGA for immediate detention, investigation and prosecution of the culprits.

“They are presently being detained at the police station in Ikole Ekiti”.

The Commander, Ekiti State Amotekun Corps, Brig Gen. Joe Komolafe confirmed the arrest of the four suspects.

Akomolafe said: “Yes, they are now with the police. The local security network worked with our operatives in arresting the suspected killers and kidnappers.

“Since the incident happened, our men have not rested. We have been combing the surrounding bushes at the border area. We are sounding a warning to criminals that Ekiti is not in any way safe for them.”

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Security

Security Agencies Parley to Enhance Response to Crimes

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The Nigeria Police has clamoured for a more cordial relationship among Security agencies to collectively wage war against various challenges bedevilling the country. 

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, ComPol, Mr Adebowale Williams made the call during a courtesy visit to the Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mr Micheal Adaralewa. 

The police commissioner said harmonious relationships among sister agencies would go a long way to fill all the vacuums in the security sector, to achieve a safe and secured environment. 

“If the man on the border is not doing his job well, Police will have problems, Civil Defense will have problems because you will have problem on your head that he is supposed to handle”. 

While appreciating the efforts of the Oyo ComPol, the NSCDC Commandant, Mr Micheal Adaralewa said the visit would facilitate a more robust relationship between both agencies which would enable a conducive working environment. 

Mr Adaralewa noted that NSCDC was ready to work with the Police and other sister agencies to make society a safe haven. 

“We need each other, we can’t work in isolation, there is no way we will not have misunderstanding once in a while, but the ability to resolve it and forge ahead should be paramount”

“Civil Defence is ready a hundred percent to always be part of you as a partner in progress”

Meanwhile, NSCDC in Oyo State has decorated one hundred and thirty-eight newly promoted officers.

While decorating the promoted officers, NSCDC Commandant, Mr Micheal Adaralewa said the promotion was borne out of efforts of the Corps to encourage hard work, promote the culture of merit and reward excellence. 

“We should all know that promotion is from God and that you should see it as an opportunity to redouble your effort in security service delivery to our dear nation bearing in mind the present security challenges and the need to overcome it” 

Mr Adaralewa, therefore, called on the officers who were yet to be promoted, not to relent in discharging their duty accordingly. 

One of the newly promoted officers, Mr Adeyemi Oluokun, who appreciated God for his elevation, promised to redouble his efforts as the promotion comes with more responsibilities. 

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Environment

Gas Explosion: NSCDC Confirms Injuries, Damages

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Scores were said to have sustained injuries while many houses and shops were destroyed following a gas cylinder explosion in Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, on Monday night.

The Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa Command, Adamu Shehu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday morning.

He said the incident occurred when a truck laden with a filled gas cylinder exploded in Babura LGA, Jigawa State.

He said many houses and shops were burnt following the incident, adding that scores were injured, but no death was recorded yet.

“The tragedy occurred yesterday night, Monday, 12th September 2022 at about 2100hrs,” he said in the statement.

The NSCDC Spokesman explained that the victims were receiving medical attention at General Hospital Babura.

He added, “Firefighters were deployed from Hadejia Local Government Area to quench the fire.”

He said the circumstances leading to the explosion were still sketchy, noting that details will be made available in due course.

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NSCDC Commences 3-day Training Programme for Divisional Heads

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has commenced a 3-day training programme for the divisional heads and other officers and men of the Corps.

The program was held at Area A Command of the Corps at Railway Quarters Iyaganku Ibadan.

Declaring the training open NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Michael Adaralewa said the workshop became imperative as training and retraining was vital for officers and men of the corps to preserve the integrity of the Nation. 

Mr Adaralewa charged the participants to surrender themselves for the protection of lives and properties by making use of the knowledge acquired during the training shown in their service delivery to the safety of the state.

The NSCDC boss stated further that the theme of the workshop, “Prosecution as a tool for effective service delivery and special tactics needed on surveillance at worship centres” will go a long way in tackling security challenges. 

On his part, the head of the training department of the Corps, Mr Kabir Baffa stressed the need for the officers and men to understand the effective way of defending the defenceless as that was part of the mission of NSCDC.

“If the officers that are supposed to protect do not know the techniques of protection, then it is a disaster” 

While giving a lecture on the importance of information gathering for effective policing as a tool in successful operations, the Deputy Commandant of the Corps, Mr Soji Akingbade said without credible and prompt intelligence gathering there would not be any successful operations.

He enjoined the participants and the general public to always inform the Corps with credible information about their environment for quick interventions. 

Other topics treated at the workshop included special tactics needed on surveillance at worship centres, legal tips on the judicial process of filling cases for prosecution, drills and Marshall art.

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Crime

Kidnappers Kill NSCDC Officer in Ekiti, Abduct Children

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Ekiti State Command has confirmed the killing of one of its officers by gunmen.

It also confirmed that his family members who were with him were abducted.

The spokesperson for the command, Tolu Afolabi told newsmen that the officer was killed along Oke Ako -Ajowa road in Ikole Local Government Area of the state.

According to him, one of our officers was shot dead on his way from Ado Ekiti to his home town while others were kidnapped by gunmen.

He explained that the officer, who was travelling from Ado Ekiti to his home town, was attacked in his vehicle and shot dead while the gunmen kidnapped his younger brother and two children with him in the car.

Radio Nigeria gathered that hunters in the neighbouring communities had started combing the bush for the possibility of apprehending the gunmen.

Also, the Regent of Oke Ako, Princess Tinuade Ogunbiyi said she got the information that somebody was shot dead on the road while others were kidnapped, 

According to her, it was the same thing repeating itself on a daily basis.

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Agriculture

Twist of Fate: Cow Survives, Rescuer Dies

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An 18-year-old man, Adamu Musa of Unguwar Magina, Buji town, in Buji Local Government Area, Jigawa State, lost his life in a pond while trying to rescue his Cow that slipped and fell into the pond while grazing around the area.

The Jigawa State Command’s Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, CSC Adamu Shehu, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday

He said the unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday at around 2 pm when the young man took two of his cows to the farm and let them loose to feed from the grasses nearby.

He said, sadly, one of the cows slipped and fell into a pond located close to the farm where they were grazing.

The PRO pointed out that, on sighting what happened, Musa rushed to rescue his cow but was drowned, and despite the combined efforts of the locals and the NSCDC personnel to rescue him, he was not found until 1am on Sunday (today).

“The body was thoroughly examined, confirmed dead and handed over to his parents for proper burial while the cow was rescued alive,” Shehu said.

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NSCDC Seeks Communities’ Synergy in Tackling Insecurity

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, says the robust synergy among security agencies in the country has assisted in tackling insecurity bedevilling the Nation.

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Micheal Adaralewa stated this during the official opening of a day seminar organized by the Cooperative Union of the Command.

Mr Adaralewa said protecting the lives of citizens should not only be centred on security agencies, hence the need for communities to always collaborate and give useful information on how to police them optimally.

“We have a very fantastic working synergy with other security agencies in the state, in fact, I can say that Oyo state is the only state that is enjoying inter security agencies operations.”

“I doubt if any state has such synergy than Oyo state, here in Oyo state we relate as families, we work, we talk, we synergies, we share intelligence as families, anytime your men are overwhelmed on the field they call for backups from either police, military, DSS, and before you say anything, they are already there to give you the backup.”

“We have our own personal platform where we relate on operations and it’s very robust and fantastic and it enhancing the security architecture of the state and we have various inter-agency operations where the Civil Defence will call on the police for patrol in the night and we also do partner with the military even apart from the well known Operations Burst, we carried out clearance operations in all the bushes especially in the state, especially in Oke Ogun part of the state to rid out our bushes from criminalities.”

Commandant Adaralewa, who commended the indigenes and residents of the state for their unflinching support in making the battle against insecurity a successful one, noted that they should not relent in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere in their environments. 

In view of this, he said the command had recently inaugurated an outpost station at Inu-kan community in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo state for maximum protection of the community.

“The community called for the outpost station because they want to feel our impact and also to feel our presence and they made basic facilities available including infrastructure.”

“Oyo state indigenes and residents have begun to appreciate the laudable work that the NSCDC Oyo state command is doing that is why virtually all the communities in the state are partnering with us.’’ 

“This outpost will definitely enhance the security coverage and security policing of that community henceforth in terms of hoodlums. The issue of kidnapping, and cultism among others will be a thing of the past, and today we are deploying our personnel to that community and they will swing into action immediately.”

“We are beginning to make sure that Oyo state is safer more than before, so we want to tell all the community that are yearning for our presence that we are here to serve them, all that they need to do for us is to give us all the necessary facilities to work with, we will partner with you and make your environment safe.”

The NSCDC boss stated further that the robust working synergy among the security agencies have been of great help in curbing crimes in the state.

President of the Cooperative Union of the Command, who is the host of the seminar, Mr. Adebayo Kayode noted that the seminar would improve the lives of officers and men of the command to ensure they cultivate the habit of saving to enjoy a good life.

Highlight of the programme was the commissioning of a multipurpose toilet facility built by the Cooperative Union for the usage of the entire command.

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Crime

Two in NSCDC Net for Impersonation

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The Delta State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, says it has arrested two suspected impostors in Okpe local government area of the state for extorting unsuspecting members of the public.

The Public Relations Officer, Dsc. Emeka Okwechime, announced the arrest in statement made available to Radio Nigeria, which notes that the suspects were caught with dangerous items including jack knives, jungle boots and handcuffs.

Mr. Okwechime gave the names of the suspects as one 22 year old Lucky Emofuoreta and Francis Osorochukwu, who were apprehended while using the regalia of the civil defense corps at an illegal checkpoint in Jedo, Okpe.

The statement stresses the arrest followed series of complaints by the public on activities of the supposed officials of corps, before the state Commandant of the NSCDC Iskilu Akinsanya, deployed the Investigation and Enforcement team after the criminals.

It assures members of the public of the commitment of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps to protect lives and properties and to maintain public order in the state.

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Energy

Proactive intelligence vital in combating adulterated fuel sale – NSCDC

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The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC says proactive intelligence is needed in the fight against the distribution of adulterated fuel

A statement by the Corps spokesperson Mrs Olabisi Atanda reveals that the Osun State Commandant of the Corps, Mr Agboola Sunday stated this when he hosted the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas, NUPENG in Osogbo.

Mr Sunday noted that the distribution of adulterated fuel was a deliberate attempt to endanger public security, sabotage the economy and the well-being of the people.

He solicited the support of fuel transporters in the area of information to arrest those engaging in adulteration of fuel and those distributing them.

In his response, the Acting Chairman NUPENG, Osun State Chapter, Comrade Festus Omotosho Ishola, commended the gallantry of the Corps in the fight against vandalism. 

He lauded the Corps’ cooperation and strong relationship with the association. 

Comrade Omotosho reiterated that NUPENG would continue working with the NSCDC in the fight against economic sabotage.

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Security

NSCDC Charges Officers on Protecting National Assets

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Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Oyo State, Mr Micheal Adaralewa has charged the officers and men of the command not to rest on their oars in protecting the National Critical Assets of the Country.

Mr Adaralewa stated this while addressing the management staff, officers and men of the Corps during a workshop at the Command State Headquarters Old Nitel building, Agodi Ibadan. 

He said that protecting government properties was part of the core mandate of NSCDC as well as safeguarding people’s lives.

Mr Adaralewa stressed further by charging officers and men of the corps, especially those in the Anti Vandal Unit and Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) to always be at the top of their game as it’s mandatory to adequately protect the National Assets.

“President Muhammed Buhari has given the marching order to all Security agencies in the country to stop the menace of banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, robbery and other forms of insecurity in the country” 

Commandant Adaralewa also charged the Community leaders, Religious leaders, Villagers and residents of all areas that pipeline right of ways passed through their areas to avail credible information to the Corps whenever they suspect any form of illegality for quick interventions. 

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NSCDC Preparing Response Squad for Emergency Security Cases

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has concluded arrangements to establish a Quick Response Squad in Ogun State towards responding to emergency security cases across the state.

The New State Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr Niyi Ajibola who made this known at Oke Mosan Abeokuta, when he paid a courtesy visit to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said his mission in the state was to ensure adequate security.

While condemning the upsurge of cult activities in Ogun state, Mr Ajibola said that the Counter-Terrorists Unit of the Corps would assist the state in tackling the menace.

The new commandant also pledged that the Corps would scale up its operations ahead of the 2023 general election to guarantee the safety of lives and property before, during and after the election.

Responding, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun called on all security agencies to adopt new techniques in tackling insecurity in the country.

He said it was imperative for security agencies to fashion out an all-encompassing and efficient method that would address insecurity, adding that the relative peace in the state was as a result of synergy among various security agencies.

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NSCDC Commences Security Summit in Oyo

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has commenced Security Summit to sensitize the citizens on the modality of securing and protecting the lives and properties of the populace.

This was made known during the security summit held at Area C command at Taki area Ogbomoso.

While declaring the summit open, the Oyo State Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Micheal, who was represented by the second in command, Mr Ete Femi said securing lives and properties is basically the duty of all citizens of the country.

He stressed further that all stakeholders in the security network of the state need to be proactive in securing their community as they cannot leave the protection of their lives in the hand of Security agencies alone.

Meanwhile, in the same vein, to support the security architecture of the state, a non-governmental organization, NGO has repaired an operational vehicle for the Area C command as a way of supporting NSCDC in their fight against crime and criminalities in the area.

The repaired Operational Vehicle was handed over to the second in command during the Security Summit for the use of the Area Command to protect the citizen of the state.

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Security

Ondo Govt. Distributes 50 Operational Vehicles to Security Outfits

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In the bid to boost security in Ondo State, the government has distributed fifty operational vehicles to security agencies.

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu while handing over the vehicles in Akure, said there was no amount of resources invested in safeguarding the lives of citizens that could be too much due to the surge of alarming criminal activities in the country.

While lamenting a series of security breaches, Governor Akeredolu further appealed for a re-jig of the nation’s security architecture and collaboration among the agencies to effectively check terrorists and bandits’ attacks. 

Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters and the Commander of Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye appreciated the government, saying the vehicles would aid the operations of the operatives.

The fifty vehicles were given out to Nigeria Police, the Army, the DSS, Amotekun and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC.

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Politics

NSCDC Moves Against Electoral Violence, Launches Toll-free Line

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has announced the launch of a toll-free number, which is meant to take care of security breaches and curb electoral violence during the Ekiti State governorship election, slated for Saturday, June 18, 2022.

The NSCDC also said it had “set up a situation room at the State Command Headquarters with support from the United States Agency for International Development, the UK Aid and some NGOs”.

This is contained in a statement issued by the NSCDC’s Director of Public Relations, Abuja National Headquarters, DCC Olusola Odumosu, and made available to newsmen.

The statement partly read, “The situation room is a proactive measure to swiftly respond to emergencies especially as it relates to security breaches and rescue probable electoral violence victims. It will also help to update the Ekiti people and the general public on the conduct of the election.”

The Corps’ Acting Deputy Commandant-General, Operations, Haruna Muhammed, fdc, in charge of Ekiti election operations, said although the state was adequately secured, it was important to ensure the rights of women and other vulnerable individuals would be protected before, during and after the election.

According to him, the NSCDC will continue to partner with all relevant organisations ready to ensure that the security and rights of citizens are not violated.

DCG Mohammed said, “To this effect, the Ekiti Election Monitoring Situation Room and Rapid Response Centre will be deploying the N-Alert security platform from the Ministry of Interior with three alert categories: See Something Say Something, Records and Election Monitoring.”

Members of the public are provided with a toll-free line, which is 080046837467, to enable them link up with the Situation Room and furnish them with details from any part of the state especially to protect the rights of women and persons with disabilities who are more vulnerable.

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Politics

Ekiti Poll: Police Order Withdrawal of Personnel Attached to VIPs

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The Deputy Inspector General of Police coordinating the Ekiti governorship election, Mr Johnson Kokumo says all polling units and every part of the state will be properly secured during the exercise billed for Saturday.

Mr Kokomu, who was addressing Newsmen in Ado Ekiti on the arrangements put in place by security agencies to ensure a peaceful poll, urged those who had nothing to do in Ekiti to steer clear of the state.

He announced that there would be restrictions on movement on Saturday from six in the morning to five in the evening, urging residents to abide by the order.

He ordered the withdrawal of Policemen attached to VIPs calling on other security agencies like DSS, and NSCDC to do the same. 

Mr Kokumo said the deployment of about twenty thousand policemen for the Election was not to intimidate residents but to ensure peace.

The DIG however warned officers on election duty again misconduct, especially the misuse of fire, saying that armed officers would not be deployed at polling booths.

Mr Kokomu pointed out that soldiers would mount Ekiti borders with its neighbouring states.

Amos Ogunrinde

Security

Oil Pipeline Vandalism is on Decline – NSCDC

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC says the force has observed a significant reduction in the activities of vandals of petroleum products in the country particularly in the Niger Delta region.

A statement from the Delta State Command of the Civil Defence Corps, attributes the achievement to the proactive measures taken in recent times by the Commandant General Dr. Abubakar Audi-Ahmed and the leadership at the state command led by Commandant Iskilu Akinsanya.

In the report, the spokesman of the state command of the NSCDC, Dsc Emeka-Peters Okwechime, notes that the development was an improvement on an earlier report by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company limited, which had pegged the amount of crude oil theft in 2021 at about two hundred thousand barrels per day.

The statement also points that the Nigeria Upstream Regulatory Commission NUPRC, had estimated the cost of the volume of stolen crude oil at over three billion naira as at April 2022.

It adds that the recently inaugurated Commandant General Special Intelligence Squad was instrumental to the achievements recorded, and stresses the unit has clamped down on illegal oil dumpsites, leading to the arrest of suspects and the seizure of several trucks conveying the products.

The statement indicates that preliminary investigation and confessional remarks by the suspects have revealed the identities of some of their sponsors, saying the names of perpetuators would be made public as a deterrent to others at the end of the investigation.

Oghenero Eghweree

News

Eid-el-Fitr: Don’t bring posters to Eid ground, Gombe Police tell politicians

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The Gombe State Police Command has cautioned politicians against bringing political posters or electioneering materials to Eid prayer grounds, saying such action would be meted with punishment.

The state Commissioner of Police, Ishola Babaita, said the season for campaign would be declared open by Independent National Electoral Commission, adding that violators would not be spared.

Babaita stated this on Saturday, at the officer’s mess, during the command’s monthly meeting.

The commissioner who declined to reveal the number of officers deployed to ensure peace and security said all hands would be on deck towards attaining the desired peace before, during and after celebrations.

He said, “I wish to felicitate with the Muslims and members of the general public. The command reaffirms its commitment towards protection of life and property of the citizens by emplacing robust crime prevention measures, before, during and after.

It is necessary to once again call on politicians in the state to strictly adhere to INEC time table on schedule of activities for the 2023 general election. The command will not hesitate to arrest and prosecute individual or persons who sponsor or encourage campaigns or political rallies under any guise at Eid praying grounds in violations of the Electoral Act. No posters, no room for campaign of any sort should be brought, as the ground is not meant for campaign”.

He added that criminal hideouts would be raided accordingly to ensure, the peaceful celebration of the Muslim holidays.

Meanwhile, the state Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said no fewer than 614 officers would be deployed during the forthcoming break, while urging officers to be professional in handling their tasks.

Disclosing this through a press statement Public Relations Officer, Saad Buhari, urged residents to enjoy the season without fear, noting that efforts were on in ensuring itch-free celebration.

The statement read, “Commandant Waziri Babagoni Goni has deployed 614 Officers and Men to provide adequate security and protection of critical National assets in the State to checkmate the activities of bad elements that will want to take advantage of the festive season (before, during and after) as directed by the Commandant General Abubakar Ahmed Audi.

“The deployment, cuts across mosques, recreation centres, motor parks, markets, black spots, flash points among others. Commandant Goni, congratulates all Muslim faithful in the State over Eid il fitri  celebration.”

Punch/Taiwo Akinola

Crime

NSCDC Arrest 8 persons for alleged vandalisation of pipelines, bunkering activities in Ondo

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Nigeria Civil Service Commission, NSCDC, have arrested eight persons in Olowo Community, Odigbo council area of Ondo state, for alleged vandalisation of pipelines and illegal bunkering activities.

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

According to report, the suspect also deals in illegal adulterated petroleum products and operates illegal dump/storage facilities.

They were arrested by the Agency’s Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad who acted on a credible intelligence report.

Sources said that they were apprehended at their hideout around 0900hours of 21st April 2022.

The spokesperson for the agency in the state, Daniel Aidamenbor confirmed the arrest of the eight suspects.

Aidamenbor said that” eight suspects were arrested at the scene and were loading the suspected adulterated products into the store.

“A black Toyota Sequoia with registration number Lagos APP 134 DX loaded with 70 kegs of 25 litres of adulterated AGO.

“28 kegs of 25litres each of suspected adulterated AGO were moved from the crime scene, six pumping machines and one counting machine.

“Also at the dumpsite which has been sealed and secured, the following exhibits were also recovered, 19kegs of 25litres of adulterated AGO, 5 drums of 200 litres of suspected AGO, 2 drums of 200 litres capacity that is half-filled and 2 drums of 200litres capacity that is about a quarter filled.

“Others are two storage tanks with 3500 litres of adulterated AGO each. Underground storage tanks with four compartments were also discovered at the crime scene.

“The first compartment was empty, the second compartment has 2,800 litres, the third compartment contains 1,500 litres while the fourth compartment has 16,500 litres of adulterated Automated Gas Oil, AGO.

Aidamenbor said that the suspects will be charged to court at the end of our investigation.

He pointed out that “the command, led by Dr Ahmed Abodunrin will not relent in its commitment to fight against oil theft, oil bunkering and all acts of illegal dealings in petroleum products in the state.

Vanguard /Taiwo Akinola

Security

Easter: We’ve taken proactive steps to boost security – Delta NSCDC Boss

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The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, says the force has deployed over two thousand personnel across the twenty-five local government areas to maintain the peace during the Easter celebration.

This was contained in a press release on the modalities for a peaceful Easter festivity in the area, which is signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSC Emeka Okwechime.

The statement notes that the order by the State Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya, was a proactive step to sustain the peaceful environment in the state, and in line with the mandate of the Corps to protect lives, property and critical national infrastructure.

The statement points out that a total of two thousand four hundred and eighteen officers, were drafted into the tactical squad, the anti-vandal unit and counterterrorism units.

Others are the Rapid Response Unit and men from the Department of Intelligence and Investigation.

It urges the Commanders of the area commands and divisions in the three senatorial districts of the state to supervise the mission in accordance with best global practices.

Oghenero Eghweree

Security

Easter: NSCDC Deploys Tactical Units in Oyo State

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Oyo State Command has deployed two thousand personnel for this year’s Easter celebrations.

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Micheal Adaralewa stated this while briefing the personnel on the importance of their deployment.

The personnel were drawn from tactical units including Counter-Terrorism, Female Special Squad, Agro Rangers, Armed Squad and Intelligence Department.

Mr Adaralewa said the deployment was to ensure a hitch-free celebration for the Christian faithful and other residents of the State. 

The NSCDC Commandant advised residents to be vigilant and exercise caution during the celebration, as anybody who might want to take advantage of the holiday season to perpetrate any crime, would be punished.

He urged Nigerians, irrespective of their religion, to be law-abiding during the Easter celebration, while also enjoining Christians to reflect on the lessons of the season and pray for the nation.

Commandant Adaralewa assured the citizens of the Command’s readiness to collaborate with other sister agencies to protect lives and property before, during, and after the Easter celebration.

Rasheeda Makinde