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NSCDC arrests 15, seizes eight trucks loaded with illegal minerals

The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has successfully arrested 15 suspects and impounded eight trucks loaded with illegally mined solid minerals following a series of coordinated operations conducted across the state. The State Commandant, Saidi Akintayo, announced the arrests on Monday, characterizing the rigorous crackdown as a major operational breakthrough […]

Scams

NSCDC arrests man for allegedly swindling nine residents of N9m

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Adamawa State Command, have arrested a man for allegedly swindling nine residents of over N9 million. The 28-year-old man, Bless Johnson, is being charged with impersonation and obtaining money from the public under false pretences. Public Relations Officer of the state NSCDC, Nyako Baba, said in […]

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Crackdown on illegal mining protects resources, boosts revenue – NSCDC

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says its crackdown on illegal mining has helped protect the country’s mineral resources and boost government revenue. Commandant General Ahmed Abubakar Audi, represented by the assistant commandant and head of the Mining Marshals, Attah John Onoja made this disclosure on Thursday at a national stakeholders and civil society […]

NSCDC detains 12 fuel marketers over seal removal
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NSCDC detains 12 fuel marketers over seal removal

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has detained 12 petroleum marketers in Kogi State for removing the seals of the Nigeria Mainstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The arrest was made by the NSCDC Kogi Command on Friday when they went around in coordination with the NMDPRA surveillance team to check the activities of several fuel marketers […]

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola
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Staff welfare upgrade vital for improved security – FG

The Federal Government has identified Investment, improved staff welfare, and incentives as key factors contributing to improved performance, especially in the security sector. According to The Punch, the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, highlighted this during the inauguration ceremony of the renovated parade ground, staff quarters, and office complex for retired civil defence officers in […]

Buhari launches NSCDC command, training college in Jos
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Buhari launches NSCDC command, training college in Jos

The NSCDC Command and Training College in Jos, Plateau State, has officially opened under the leadership of The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari. The Guardian reported that the event happened on Friday, according to a statement made by NSCDC spokesperson, Mr. Olusola Odumosu on Saturday. According to the spokesperson, Buhari also officially opened the institution for 500 […]