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

Security

Easter: Ekiti NSCDC Deploys 1000 personnel

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Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says it has deployed one thousand officers and one hundred tactical female squad to the 16 local governments and 19 LCDAs in the state to ensure adequate security of lives and property before, during and after Easter celebrations.

In a statement in Ado Ekiti, NSCDC State Commandant, Mr. John Fayemi charged the personnel to discharge their duties with utmost diligence, alertness and professionalism.

According to him, members of public are expecting security protections from the Corps by safeguarding all critical national assets and infrastructure both Federal, State and Local governments

The State Commandant charged the officers and female tactical squad
to be more proactive, determined and committed to the Corps core mandates and eschew any behaviour unbecoming of a trained personnel.

Mr. Fayemi appreciated traditional rulers and religious leaders in the state as well as efforts of some communities for the existing synergy aimed at supporting the command’s quest for crime reduction.

Mr Fayemi explained that the Easter celebration deployment cut across the 16 Local Governments and 19 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs of the State having identified various black spots and disaster proned areas.

He restated that the Command had been properly briefed to provide security coverage at strategic locations such as recreational centres, churches, mosques, motor parks and public gatherings.

Amis Ogunrinde

Security

Make Integrity your Watchword- NSCDC Boss

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The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command, Micheal Adaralewa has charged the newly recruits personnel to imbibe the Corps’ tenet of integrity with humility in service delivery as they go through the first phase of their training programme.

Mr  Adaralewa stated this  while addressing the new recruits on the  parade, at the State Command Headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan.

He encouraged them to not only pass through the training but allow the training to pass through them as this will be useful  in the discharge of their duties as Security personnel.

The NSCDC Commandant  also commended the effort of the Commandant General(CG) of the Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubarka Audi  for the timely recruitment of personnel into the Corps to quell the incessant nefarious security challenges like Boko haram, Kidnapping, Banditry, Rape and all sort of Criminal activities  facing the country.

The training exercise commenced on 4th of April 2022 for the 2019 intakes of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and is the first phase of the scheduled training programme lined up by the Corps for the new recruits.

Rasheedah Makinde

Education

NOA Advises Youths Against Social Vices

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As parts of efforts to check the rising wave of social vices and re-awaken the moral consciousness of students in tertiary Institutions, the National Orientation Agency, NOA has embarked on the process of interfacing with Youths across the country.

Director General of the Agency, Dr Garba Abari stated this in a message at a sensitization forum against drugs abuse, irregular migration, human trafficking, cyber crimes and radicalization.

Represented by the Ogun State Director of NOA, Mr Christopher Obadina at the event held at the Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta, Dr Abari who described the youths as the backbone and strength of any nation  advised them to embrace the core values for national development.

He explained that, the sensitization programme organized in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration, IOM, would provide a veritable platform for continuous engagement with different stakeholders to proffer solutions to the challenges eroding moral values in the country.

Also, the Provost, Federal College of Education, Osiele Abeokuta, Dr Rafiu Soyele who identified social vices as deviant behaviours caused by forces that encouraged Individuals to rebel against social norms, required the collective efforts of Nigerians to make the campuses and the society peaceful.

Representative of the International Organization for Migration, IOM, Miss Blessing Omotor, promised that the body would continue to work hand in hand with other stakeholders to address the issues of moral decadence for national development and transformation.

The event was attended by students and  representatives of the NDLEA, the Nigeria Police, the National School Crimes Prevention Corps, NSCPC, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps NSCDC, as well as Parents Teachers Association PTA .

Shirley Olatunji

Security

NSCDC Assures Of Safety As Olubadan Receives Staff Of Office

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As the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun ascends the throne of his forefathers today, the 11th of March,2022, the Nigerian Security And Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has given assurance of adequate security of lives and property towards a peaceful reign.

Oyo State Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr. Michael Adaralewa, gave the assurance in a statement made available to Radio Nigeria in Ibadan.

 Mr Adaralewa felicitated the New Olubadan, Aliwo Ali Okunmade II, urging him to follow the worthy and commendable footsteps of his predecessors by working diligently for sustainable peace and development in Ibadan.

The NSCDC boss also told members of the public to rest, assured that the corps together with other sister security agencies would continue to ensure an atmosphere devoid of unrest. 

He however warned those with criminal intentions to vacate Oyo State, saying,”the Command will deal with anyone attempting to breach the peace of the state”. 

Pr/ Rasheedah Makinde

Yoruba

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

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Oludari ajo abo ara eni laabo ile, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, eka tipinle Oyo, Ogbeni Michael Adaralewa ti sefi lole iko kan ti yoo maa gbogun ti awon ayederu eso alaabo.

Iko amuseya naa, niwon mu won lati eka aladani tiwon je akosemose osise, alaabo nile yi, eka tipinle Oyo.

Nibi ifilole Iko amuseya naa, Ogbeni Adaralewa fimo awon omo egbe ohun lati karamasiki mo ise tiwon gbele won lowo, nibanu pelu ohun tiwon to e gbewon kale, lati forwo kilanko awon ayederu eso alaabo kuro ninu awon ewo alaabo tiwon je ojulowo nipinle Oyo.

O wa sekilo fawon eeyan awujo, lati ye maa lo soro awon eso alaabo ti ko ni iwe ase isise tabi ni akosile kenikeni lodo awon ajo torokan, lti dena isele ijinigbe, ifipa balopo to fimawon alonilowogba.

Folakemi Wojuade

News

Oyo NSCDC Warns Filling Stations Against Selling Beyond Normal Pump Price

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Oyo State Command, Mr Michael Adaralewa has reiterated the Corps readiness to apprehend filling station owners who sells beyond normal pump price.
Mr Adaralewa stated this while addressing the anti vandalism officers deployed to monitor some filling stations who were  dispensing a litre of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, above the recommended pump price. 
He said filling stations owner who are taking undue advantage of the artificial scarcity of fuel to hike the price of the product thereby worsening the current situation in the state would be dealt with. 

The State  Commandant said this was in  line with the directive of Commandant Generals Dr Abubakar Audi  to all  State Commandants to deploy  personnel mostly Anti-Vandalism Squad to filling stations to maintain orderliness.
Also, he urged them to monitor compliance with government approved rates as well as to stop visible and perceived sharp practices observed during supervision and monitoring of  filling Stations . 
Mr Adaralewa noted that The Anti Vandalism Squad would  visit  filling  stations in Oyo state, to monitor the compliance of sale of the commodity at the approved price, and cautioned them against hiking the price and  ensured that the product is sold to motorists instead of hoarding it. 

He warned erring filing stations who are still selling above the recommended pump price or hoarding the products thereby causing artificial scarcity to revert  or risk being arrested and dealt with according to the law.
The NSCDC boss in Oyo state therefore charged members of the public to furnish the command with credible information on the activities of errant marketers and other crime and criminalities in Oyo state.

Rasheedah Makinde /PR

Security

Youths Protest against NSCDC Turns Violent in Osogbo

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Youth and Students protest against the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) turned violent on Tuesday in Osogbo as some of the protesters were tear-gassed by the men of NSCDC at the Osun state command in an attempt to disperse the students.

The Osun Youths Progressive Alternatives, National Association of Osun State Students (NAOSS) and National Association of Nigeria Students/Joint Campus Committee, (Osun Axis) had stormed the headquarters of the NSCDC in Osogbo protesting against alleged abuse of the corps officials for political gain.

The youth and students body described as unacceptable and disturbing the recent conduct of the corps in Osogbo particularly the alleged sporadic gun short by the officers during a roadshow by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola.

In a letter of protest addressed to the Commander General of the Civil Defence Corps, Dr Hammed Abubkar, the youth and student organizations expressed concern over the recent conduct of the men and officers of the corps as being grossly abused as a political tool in the state which is putting the state at a huge security risk.

The letter was signed by NAOSS President, Comrade Agboola Yusuf, State Coordinator Progressive Youth Alternative, Comrade Sanusi Wasiu and Osun NANS/JCC Chairman, Comrade Oyelayo Azeez.

According to the letter, “it is regrettable that the officers and the men of the Corps that are known for decency, discipline and patriotism has been turned to political tormentors in the state and we have no choice than to cry to your good office before the people of the state began to lose their lives in the hand of NSDC tactical force in Osun”.

“It is understandable, that NSCDC is under the supervision and control of  Federal Ministry of Interior being superintended by the former Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who appears to be running a political battle in Osun but we strongly believe that NSCDC as a security outfit must be completely excused as willing tools to destabilize the state”.

“For your information, we have not had it so terribly in recent time with this level of abuse and the involvement of your officers in political violence has extremely complicated the political tension in the state”.

“We have noted the abuse of the NSCDC men and officers in recent political outings of the former Minister in the state where several records of attack and gun duel had occurred spearheaded by the NSCDC officers but it reached its peak yesterday February 14, 2022, when the entire state capital was thrown into panic by the wooded NSCDC officers who were shooting sporadically at the popular Orisunmibare Market in Osogbo”.

“The dangerous dimension is that most of those personnel have no identity and they always cover their faces which call to question if they are genuine NSCDC officers or clothed political thugs”.

“The Osun police command preliminary report confirmed several empty magazines of assorted riffles, this is condemnable and unacceptable to us as stakeholders in Osun project and we cannot continue to folds our arms until the situation has degenerated beyond this level, hence, we call for the intervention of the National Headquarter of NSCDC to safe our soul”.

The youths said they decided to escalate the matter to the Commander General office because information has it that most of the personnel are also drawn from neighbouring states and insisted that if security apparatus with the constitutional responsibility of protecting the people are now at the peak of political violence against the citizens, it calls for serious concern as a state.

They however demand the investigations of NSCDC officers involved in yesterday sporadic shooting in Osogbo and punish them in accordance with relevant laws of NSCDC for public disturbance and threat to public peace.

The state commander, State Commander, Mr Emmanuel Ocheja who later addressed the student promised to present the petition to the National headquarters of the corps.

Adeitan Akinola

Security

Reactions Trail Osogbo Shooting

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Security operatives in Osun State have given different accounts to the incident of sporadic gunshots by security aides attached to the Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola.


The Police said the Minister was moving around MDS/Orisunbare road in company of armed NSCDC, Correctional Service, Immigration officers and some suspected political thugs.


A statement by the Spokesperson of the Osun Command of the Nigeria Police, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, accused the armed Security aides of the Minister of sporadically shooting into the air without provocation, causing residents to scamper for safety.


Mrs Opalola confirmed that no casualty was recorded in the shooting spree, but a total of thirteen empty shells of G-3 assault and AK_47 riffles were recovered from the scene after Mr Aregbesola’s departure.


She promised to hint the public or details after due investigation.


However, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Osun State Command gave another account alleging that some ” unknown hoodlums attacked the convoy of the Minister at about 6:40pm around old garage in Osogbo.


In statement by the Command’s public relations officer, Mrs Atanda Olabisi, the Minister’s security aides were able to repel the attack and brought normalcy to the area.
The statement gives assurance that the corps will continue to protect the people and make the state peaceful.

Adenitan Akinola

News Security

Pandemonium in Osogbo, as Minister’s Security Aides Fire Sporadic Gunshots

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There was pandemonium in Osogbo,the Osun State Capital as sudden sporadic gunshots fired by security men attached to the Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola drove residents of the city into panic.


The shooting which happened about seven o’clock on Monday evening in the old garage area of the town, made residents,shopowners and passerby to scamper for safety.


It was difficult to ascertain what could be responsible for the shooting by the convoy of the Minister,who was a two term and immediate past Governor of the state.


However, the Osun State Government accused the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for allegedly invading the state capital with armed thugs, shooting sporadically into the air to scare innocent people away from their businesses.


In a statement, the state Commissioner for Information, Mrs Funke Egbemode said “credible reports confirmed that some misguided cowards invaded Osogbo, the Osun State capital with armed thugs to foment trouble”.


“Their interest is simply to attempt to thwart the peace of the state and create fear in the minds of the good people of Osun counting on a long-lost influence.”


The statement adds that “Government of Osun hereby warns that there are no sacred cows in the state. No one is above the law here regardless of their past glories or future aspirations. Security agencies have been well briefed about the activities of these mischief makers, who have set themselves on a collision course with the law”.


But an aide to the Minister, Mr Bola Ilori said the security operatives attached to the Minister shot to repel an attempt attack on the former Governor. 


Mr Bola Ilori who served as Special Adviser on Environment under the Aregbesola’s administration wrote on his Facebook page, “Only a lazy man starts a wrestling match with cutlass and guns – Aregbe!!!”Oyetola thugs fired several gunshots at Aregbesola’s, Adeoti (Sheu) convoy after declaring his preferred choice for Governorship.

The attackers were repelled by combined efforts of Police, DSS, NSCDC and luckily no casually was recorded”.


Also, a resident, who claimed to be around the Old garage at the time of the shooting, Mr Lamina Kamorudeen told newsmen that  Shooting sporadically by the security men who were in company of the former Governor Aregbesola of the State of Osun in Osogbo today was but a misplacement of priority.


He said No matter what, Mr Aregbesola should remember Osun was a state he had once governed for a two term tenure. 

Adenitan Akinola

Security

Assist in Stemming Tide of Insecurity – NSCDC Boss

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Commandant General, Mr. Ahmed Audi has called on the newly paraded special female squad to assist in stemming the tide of insecurity affecting the nation.

Mr. Audi stated this during the passing out parade of 75 female armed squad at the command’s headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan.

The commandant general who spoke through the assistant commandant general, Mr. Sheni Obafaiye said the squad stood as hope for the corps at reducing the numerous challenge facing the country.

Mr. Audi charged the squad to do all they could to maintain peace in the society as they were specially trained to tackle insecurity with their feminine advantage.

In his address of welcome, NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr. Michael Aduralewa gave credit to the training department which tutored and transformed the personnel to become combatant and resilient in the discharge of their duty.

On his part, governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, who was represented by his deputy chief of staff, Mr. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola promised continuous support to the corps to collectively wage war against security challenges.

Raheedah Makinde                                                 

News

NSCDC Arrests Nine Suspects For Various Offences

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Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has paraded nine suspects arrested for various offences ranging from illegal mining, child abuse, car theft and fraud across the state.

Parading the suspects at the command headquarters in Osogbo, the Osun NSCDC commandant, Mr Emmanuel Ocheja, said the suspects would be dragged before the court after completion of an investigation into their various offences.

Presenting one of the suspects arrested for fraud, Mr Ocheja said the 26-year old furniture maker, Muftau Adeyemo and his accomplice, Hezekiah Oladehi had obtained money from a woman, with a promise to assist her spiritually to improve her business.

One of the suspects, Adeyemo said he engaged in fraud due to financial difficulty, adding that he had defrauded many people before he got into trouble after obtaining money from a woman who was seeking spiritual help for improving her business. 

He said “I reside in Ile – Ife, I am married with a Kid. I learnt Furniture after secondary school but when I didn’t get money to start up my own shop, I decide to engage in illegal activities. 

“I was into Yahoo Yahoo business before I learnt the act of obtaining money fraudulently through a brother who lives near my house in Ife. I have known Hezekiah since childhood and we do business together. What we normally do is to call our victims on phone and pretend as an old herbalist man who can solve their problems.

“My last victim wanted her business to boom and I told her to send money to my account promising to prepare a charm that will attract more customers to her shop.”

Also paraded was a 29-year-old man, Ibrahim Abdulrahman, in whose custody a suspected stolen car was recovered. 

The NSCDC boss said the car was stolen in Osogbo but recovered by the NSCDC officers in Kano state, adding that the stolen car had been retired to the owner.

The suspect, however,  denied stealing the car, claiming he bought the vehicle for N600, 000 and drove it to Kano. 

Also paraded was a housewife, Zainab Afeez, who had allegedly molested her daughter by engaging her in child labour and poured hot water on her, while two others -Amos Danbaba, Mohammed Jubril were paraded for illegal mining.

Also presented to newsmen were Emmanuel Adeyeye, Nasir Adamu and Isa Muhammed arrested for conspiracy and illegal dealing in petroleum products and adulteration.

Adenitan Akinola

Crime

Woman in NSCDC Custody for Bathing Daughter with Hot Water

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A mother named Zanaib Afeez resident in Osogbo has been assaulted by two of her neighbours over her alleged incessant battering of her own 11-year-old daughter (name withheld). 

It was gathered that Zanaib gave birth to the girl during her first marriage in Lagos State before she remarried and relocated to her new matrimonial home at Oke-Onitea, Aiyetoro, Osogbo. 

A neighbour told Radio Nigeria that “Zanaib always beat her daughter with sticks, wire and cables, giving her several scars on her body. The new husband did not intervene anytime she beat her daughter because there was a time he condemned her action towards the girl and the man received the beating of his life from the wife”.

“On Saturday, he alleged that her daughter lost a key, thereafter, the girl saw the key but she vowed to beat the girl. With the experience of the girl with molestation, she was afraid, her mother told her to go and grind pepper, she refused and Zanaib poured hot water on her chest and her body.” 

“Despite that, she did not feel remorseful of her action and refuse to take care of the girl, her actions infuriated a shop owner and one other neighbour beat her to stupor. They later took the girl to a hospital, pay her bill before the mother was reported to NSCDC official who arrested her.” 

The spokesperson of Nigerian Security Civil Defence Corps, Osun State, Mr Daniel Adigun confirmed the incident, saying, “the matter is under investigation, the woman and her daughter are with us.”

Adenitan Akinola

Yoruba

Iná se ọsẹ́ lọ́jà Agbeni

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Kò dín ní ilé ìtàjà mẹ́rin tó jóná lówurọ̀ òní lágbóòlé Jámọjẹ ní Agbéní nílu ìbàdàn nínú ìjàmbá iná èyítí ó bẹ́ sílẹ̀ ní kùtù kùtù áàrọ yi, tí gbogbo ìsápá àwọn olùgbé agbègbè náà àti àwọn òntàjà láti paná ohun jásí pàbó.

Akọ̀ròrìn ilésẹ́ Radio Nigeria jábọ̀ pé títẹ̀lé dé ti àwọn òsìsẹ́ panápaná ìjọba àpapọ̀ tètè dé síbi ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ náà ló dẹ́kun iná yí tí kò jẹ́ kó tàn dé àwọn ilé ìtàjà yokù àti ibití àwọn èèyàn ńgbé.

Ọkan lára àwọn olùgbé agbègbè náà, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Kẹhinde Ayinla àti òntàjà kan, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Musa sọ wípé wọ́n o léè sọ ní pàtó ohuntí ó fa ìjànbá iná ọ̀hún.

Ọga àgbà ilésẹ́ panápaná tó wà ní Gbági, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Jimọh Musbau sàlàyé pé ní kété tí wọ́n gba ìpè lórí ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ náà ni wọn gbéra àmọ́ tí ilé ìtàjà mẹ́rin tí jóná kí wọ́n tóò dé.

Akọ̀ròrìn ilésẹ́ Radio Nigeria tún jábọ̀ pé, àwọn òsìsẹ́ àjọ áàbò ara ẹni lààbò ìlú NSCDC náà wà lárọwótó láti fẹsẹ̀ ètò áàbò múlẹ̀ lọ́nà àti dènà àwọn jàndùkú láti fànfàní náà máà fọ́ ìsọ̀ ìtàjà.

Famakin/Salaudeen

Security

NSCDC Launches New Anti-Cybercrime Unit in Osun State

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The Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command has unveiled a new unit which it has equipped with the relevant gadgets to curtail the trend of internet fraud in the state.

NSCDC Commandant in Osun State, Mr Emmanuel Ocheja said the newly equipped unit would commence full operations in 2022 and would be in a better position to track various devices used in defrauding innocent Nigerians.

In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Adigun Daniel, the commandant said the unit was created due to alarming high incidents of dubious transactions over the internet.

Nigeria, according to Mr Ocheja, has been plagued with lots of dubious transactions through the internet adding that so many innocent individuals have been swindled of their hard-earned money as a result of falling victims to fraudsters.

He remarked that having observed the ugly trend, the command decided to train personnel in this line to strengthen, improve and update their knowledge so as to apprehend and curtail the activities of internet fraudsters popularly known as “Yahoo Boys”.

Adenitan Akinola

Security

NEMA South-West Zonal Coordinator Lauds Oyo NSCDC

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The  South West Zonal coordinator of National Emergency Management Agency Mr. Akiode Saheed has commended the effort of officers and men of Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Oyo state command in fighting crimes and responding to Emergency across the state. 

He gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Oyo State NSCDC Commandant, CC Micheal Adaralewa at the State Command Headquarters old Nitel building, Agodi Ibadan.

He added that disaster Managers of the NSCDC are very active, passionate, hardworking and proactive in discharging their duties whenever NSCDC is contacted for natural and manmade disaster. He appreciate the commandant and his staff for the support given to NEMA and promised to sustain the good will through partnership in training and simulation exercise. 

Oyo State NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Micheal Adaralewa appreciated the Zonal  coordinator of NEMA and promised to sustain and strengthen the existing relationship between NSCDC and NEMA  in the state and used the opportunity to call on NEMA and other emergency responder to support Oyo  NSCDC in campaign again bush burning, careless handling of fire at home, electrical equipment at home and offices.

The state commandant stated further that his officers and men in Disaster management, Counter Terrorist unit and CBRNE have been deployed to strategic locations in the state to rescue and prevent Emergency.

The visitors later show case one of their vehicles with facilities for rescue to Oyo NSCDC Commandant and his management team 

Commandant Adaralewa urged the government and good people of Oyo State to support NSCDC with information and logistics for Emergency rescue as well as fight crime and criminality in the state.

He also advised the good people of Oyo state to be vigilant and stay cleared of criminal acts during this season and later gave out the control room numbers to call during security and disaster as follow: 08062384818, 08077513995, 09055533303.

Signed

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CSC Oluwole Olusegun (CDPRO)

08037149457/0905553330

Agriculture

NSCDC Resolves 200 Herders’ Conflicts In Osun

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps,NSCDC says one hundred and six cases of herders/ farmers disagreement in Osun state were resolved by the organization with ten months.

In an interview with Radio Nigeria, the Osun State Commandant of the Corps, Mr Emmanuel Ocheja said forty two of the cases were resolved with payment of compensation to the farm owners, while sixty three were resolved amicably without compensation.

He said the total amount pain in compensation was one million, five hundred and thirty two thousand naira.

The NSCDC boss noted that without doubt, economic issue remained one of the major factors that ignite conflict among people, but would always be resolve with prompt information and without the intervention of third columnists who often want to take advantage of situations.

Mr Ocheja further informed that about thirty cases bothering on fraud had been investigated by the Civil Defense withing six months while about four million naira were recovered and returned to the owners.

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Crime

NSCDC Arrests Woman For Stealing Goat

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A 30-year-old mother of three named, Suliyat Adewole has been arrested by men of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, for allegedly stealing a goat. 

A statement by the State Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Mr Daniel Adigun discloses that residents of the Ayepe area of Osogbo lodged complaints that their livestock was getting missing. 

The statement says that the Suliyat was caught by residents of the area after she had stolen a black goat. 

It adds that the woman would have been mobbed but for the quick intervention by NSCDC prevented mob action against her. 

Its states further that she was taken to custody for interrogation, where she confessed to the crime.

According to the statement, the woman confessed she had a peculiar way of catching the animals saying she usually carries some dried peel of cassava in a plastic basket so when she looked round and find no one in sight, she put down the basket, goats found it attractive and while feeding on it she would catch and tie them.

The suspect is a housewife and mother of three who resides in the Konda area, Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government of Osun State.” 

Adigun said she will be charged to court after investigation. 

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Security

Osun NSCDC Trains 60 Private Guard On New Security Skills

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In a bid to sharpen their alertness and intelligence gathering skills, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC in Osun State have trained over sixty private guards.

Addressing the participants at the end of the seven-day training exercise, the Commandant of the Osun NSCDC, Mr. Emmanuel Ocheja charged them to reflect on everything they have learnt in the performance of their duties.

Mr. Ocheja explained that due to the recent security challenge nationwide and an evolving new dimension in security matters, it became imperative to keep guards abreast of innovations and how to handle emerging threats.

The Osun NSCDC boss observed that private guards were often posted to sensitive areas, hence the need for them to be a step ahead of criminal elements.

He stressed that the duties of guards transcended opening and closing doors for visitors to offices, but importantly taking a critical security look at such visitors and alerting operatives of any suspicious movements.

Mr. Ocheja pointed out that security consciousness on early warning and early response signals for security providers was important to forestall crisis and nip it in the bud. 

He called on owners of Private Guards Company not to over-stretch their guards, remunerate them well, noting that their welfare is proportional to their performance, productivity and efficiency. 

In a remark, the chairman of the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria, ALPSPN, Mrs. Omobola Odebode said the association was partnering with NSCDC to train guards at Civil Defence Colleges.

She added that once the proposal sailed through, would be guards would be expected to obtain training certificates before being enlisted.

Mrs. Odebode commended the Osun Command for organizing the training which she noted would raise the bar in private guard services in Nigeria.

Earlier, the NSCDC officer in charge of Private Guard Companies, Mr. Awofade Olufemi hinted that during the training, the participants were taken through beat management and patrol, physical security and security management among other drills.

Mr. Olufemi mentioned that over sixty participants from thirty private security companies registered for the training.

He maintained that the Corps would soon embark on the flushing out of quacks from the state as their activities were not only inimical to the state but to the country in general as it undermines national security and drains the economy of licensed private guard companies. 

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Crime

NSCDC Apprehends Abolongo Escapee

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The Oyo State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Command, on Sunday night arrested 1 of the inmates who escaped from Abologo Correctional Centre in Oyo, on Friday, at kara Market Oluwole area of Iseyin.

This was made known today by oyo state commandant Adaralewa Michael after the suspect had been handed over to the officers from Nigeria Correctional Service at the NSCDC command Headquatres Agodi Ibadan.

” The Intelligence and investigation Department. after interrogation and profiling, the suspect was taken to Correctional office at Agodi for confirmation. His picture was forwarded to Correctional office in Oyo. And later confirmed as one of the escapee. Thereafter,proper handing over was done at NSCDC State command Headquarters Agodi Ibadan”.He said

The state commandant who urges the officers and men of the Command not to relent in their efforts at re-arrest the remaining inmates as well as protect the critical National Asset in their jurisdiction ,including the Nigeria Correctional Service facility .

Commandant Adaralewa Michael call all his personal to be vigilant and share information with sister security agencies to curb crime in the state as the purpose of existence of security agencies is to protect lives and properties.
He appreciate the good people of Iseyin and commended the officers and men in Iseyin South Divisional Office for job well done and encourage other Divisional office to emulate the gesture.

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CSC Oluwole Olusegun (CDPRO)
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Security

Oyo NSCDC Reiterates Commitment To Adequate Security

By Web News 1174

Oyo State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) will ensure adequate Security of life’s and Properties in the remaining months of this year across the State. This was made known today at the Command State Headquarters old Nitel building Agodi Ibadan by the State Commandant, CC Adaralewa

Michael Akintayo while handing over Motorcycles and Tricycles purchased by the Cooperative Society of the Corps to the beneficiaries and Commissioning of Cooperative Aqua Civil Water depot at the Command.

Speaking during the event, Commandant Adaralewa Michael who was represented by the 2ic of the Command in person of DCC Femi Ete made it known that Oyo State is relatively peaceful now because the level of crime has drastically reduced as a result of the effort of  NSCDC and sister agencies in the State.

In terms of arrest and number of cases treated in the course of the year, Commandant Adaralewa stressed further that the Anti-human trafficking and child protection unit of the Corps have settled three hundred and fifteen(315) cases that includes Rape, Domestic Violence, Child trafficking, Molestation, Child abandonment and Child slavery, while the Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit have already settled over five hundred cases within the calendar year which involved, Tenancy case, Land dispute, Family crisis, farmers and herders crisis and other domestic cases between the willing members of society.

Meanwhile, Oyo NSCDC Agro Rangers has been able to mediated successfully between the farmers and herders in this year across the State, however Commandant Adaralewa have warn those fomenting troubles at Olugbade Village in Iseyin and Oriire local government to desist as Command will deal with anybody breaching the peace of the State.

The Oyo NSCDC Cooperative President DSC Kayode Adebayo appeal to the the members to be dedicated to duty as the executive will not relent in giving support and assistance to members for them to give their families the best with rest of mind

However, Commandant Adaralewa Michael has called on citizens and residents of the state to always embrace peace in other to live together without minding the tribe and religion of each other.

The State Command emergency number is available at all time in case of suspecting any crime or before it committed, call 08062384818, 08077513995,09055533303,08035383164 and 08058268164.

Signed

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CSC Oluwole Olusegun(CDPRO)

08037149457/09055533303