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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, said it has arrested nine persons for attempted murder, robbery and assault. 

It said the suspects were arrested at Sabon-Lugbe, Abuja, by a combined team of NSCDC Special Tactical Squad “Operation Adaka-su” after receiving a distress call that hoodlums had invaded the community, attacking residents with knives and other dangerous weapons. 

The suspects were said to be making away with the residents valuables such as mobile phones and other electronic gadgets while moving from house to house. 

According to the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Samuel Idoko, the suspects had earlier attacked and attempted to stab a personnel of the NSCDC who resides in the community.

Idoko in a statement gave the names of the suspects as Umar Badamasi (“M” 20 years )

Ahmed Rufai (“M” 30 years)  Jamilu Abdullahi (M” 45 years) Jamilu Lawal ( “M” 20 years) Mohammed Kabir( “M” 57 years).

Others are Abubarkar Umar Abdul (“M” 27 years) Aliyu Dodo( “M” 20 years) Faith Rufai (“F” 23 years) and Muhammed Alkasim (“M” 26 years).

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Idoko said upon interrogation, one of the suspects, Ahmed Rufai, confessed that the leader of their gang was still at large and the mobile phone taken from the NSCDC operative was sold for fifteen thousand naira (#15,000) only. 

He listed exhibits recovered from the suspects as Indian hemp , Knives (4) ,Motor cycle (1)

Charms and one Machete .

The FCT Commandant of NSCDC, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, while parading the suspects at the command headquarters, Abuja, assured of the arrest of other members of the criminal gang currently on the run.

He called on all residents of Abuja to be security conscious at all times and to report all suspicious faces in their environment promptly to relevant security agencies in their vicinity. 

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command has arrested a suspect impersonating a Nigeria Naval rating and engaging in fraud.

However, his accomplices are on the run.

The suspect, Chukwugozirim Christian, 39, hails from Nnobi in the Idemili North Local Government Area.

He was apprehended at Kwata Junction in Awka on Tuesday, by  NSCDC operatives on a routine patrol.

The State NSCDC Commandant, Maku Olatunde, while parading the suspect at the State Command Headquarters Awka, said: “On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, our personnel were on patrol to enforce the directive issued by the Commandant-General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, to prevent undesirable elements and undemocratic forces from causing chaos and disrupting the peace among law-abiding residents of the state, particularly during the #EndBadGovernance Nationwide Protest.

“The suspect was observed exhibiting an unusual appearance while impersonating a military personnel, and his dubious behavior caught the attention of our operatives, who promptly pursued and apprehended him, subsequently bringing him in for questioning at our office.

“Upon questioning, the suspect alleged to be a naval rating, prompting the command to contact the Naval Base in Onitsha for verification.

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“However, the Naval authorities confirmed that he was an impersonator, with no affiliation to the Nigeria Navy.

“A search of the suspect’s residence yielded a trove of incriminating evidence, including various  military gear like  walkie-talkie, a black beret and belt, a complete blue combat uniform, a lanyard, a camouflage top, a matchet, a white naval shirt and a blue belt.”

Maku said the parade of the fake naval rating served as a testament to the relentless pursuit of NSCDC to stop those using the cover of security personnel to perpetrate criminal acts  in  Anambra State.

“The Corps remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the citizens of Anambra State from impostors and criminals, and we will continue to take decisive action against those who threaten the security and well-being of  Anambra residents,” he stated.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anambra state command has arrested a suspect for impersonating Nigerian Navy personnel and engaging in fraudulent activities.

The suspect, Chukwugozirim Christian, 39, from Nnobi in the Idemili north local government area of Anambra state, was apprehended at Kwata Junction in Awka on Tuesday, August 8, during a routine visibility patrol by NSCDC operatives.

While his accomplices remain at large and are being pursued by security forces, the State NSCDC Commandant, Maku Olatunde, praised his team for their vigilance and professionalism in capturing the suspect.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Chukwugozirim Christian had been posing as a naval officer, deceiving innocent civilians and involved in various criminal activities.

He said: “On Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, our personnel were on patrol to enforce the directive issued by the Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, to prevent undesirable elements and undemocratic forces from causing chaos and disrupting the peace among law-abiding residents of the state, particularly during the #EndBadGovernance Nationwide Protest.

“The suspect was observed exhibiting an unusual appearance while impersonating military personnel, and his dubious behaviour caught the attention of our operatives, who promptly pursued and apprehended him, subsequently bringing him in for questioning at our office.

“Upon questioning, the suspect alleged to be a naval rating, prompting the command to contact the Naval Base in Onitsha for verification.

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“However, the Naval authorities confirmed that he was an impersonator, with no affiliation to the Nigerian Navy.

“A search of the suspect’s residence yielded a trove of incriminating evidence, including various military gear like a walkie-talkie, a black beret and belt, a complete blue combat uniform, a lanyard, a camouflage top, a matchet, a white naval shirt, and a blue belt.”

Maku said the parade of the fake naval rating served as a testament to the relentless pursuit of NSCDC to stop those using the cover of security personnel to perpetrate criminal acts in Anambra state.

“The Corps remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the citizens of Anambra State from impostors and criminals, and we will continue to take decisive action against those who threaten the security and well-being of Anambra residents,” he stated.

The NSCDC State Commandant has instructed the Intelligence and Investigation Department to conduct a thorough investigation to identify and capture the suspect’s accomplices, who are currently at large, saying that once the investigation is complete, the suspect will be charged in court.

The Commandant assured the public that the NSCDC under his leadership will spare no effort in combating crime and criminality in the state.

He urged citizens to remain vigilant and provide timely, accurate information to aid in the arrest and prosecution of criminal elements.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra Command has arrested a suspect impersonating Nigerian Navy personnel and engaging in fraudulent activities in the State.

However, his accomplices in the crime are on the run and are being trailed by security operatives

The suspect, Chukwugozirim Christian, 39, hails from Nnobi in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State

He was apprehended at Kwata Junction in Awka on Tuesday, by  NSCDC operatives on a routine visibility patrol.

State NSCDC Commandant, Maku Olatunde while parading the suspect at the State Command Headquarters Awka,  commended his operatives for their vigilance and professionalism in apprehending the suspect.

He said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had been masquerading as a naval officer, duping innocent civilians and engaging in a string of criminal activities. 

He said: “On Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, our personnel were on patrol to enforce the directive issued by the Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, to prevent undesirable elements and undemocratic forces from causing chaos and disrupting the peace among law-abiding residents of the state, particularly during the #EndBadGovernance Nationwide Protest.

“The suspect was observed exhibiting an unusual appearance while impersonating a military personnel, and his dubious behavior caught the attention of our operatives, who promptly pursued and apprehended him, subsequently bringing him in for questioning at our office.

“Upon questioning, the suspect alleged to be a naval rating, prompting the command to contact the Naval Base in Onitsha for verification. 

“However, the Naval authorities confirmed that he was an impersonator, with no affiliation to the Nigerian Navy.

“A search of the suspect’s residence yielded a trove of incriminating evidence, including various  military gear like  walkie-talkie, a black beret and belt, a complete blue combat uniform, a lanyard, a camouflage top, a matchet, a white naval shirt and a blue belt.”

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Maku said the parade of the fake naval rating served as a testament to the relentless pursuit of NSCDC to stop those using the cover of security personnel to perpetrate criminal acts  in  Anambra State.

“The Corps remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the citizens of Anambra State from impostors and criminals, and we will continue to take decisive action against those who threaten the security and well-being of  Anambra residents.” he stated.

NSCDC State boss has directed the Intelligence and Investigation Department to launch a comprehensive investigation aimed at identifying and apprehending the suspect’s accomplices, who are currently at large and upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect will be charged in court.

While assuring the public that the command under his watch will leave no stone unturned in the fight against crimes and criminality in the state,  NSCDC boss urged them to remain vigilant, provide the command with timely and accurate information that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of criminal elements.

The federal government has elevated 79 Senior Officers in the Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS) Nigeria Correctional Service, (NCoS) the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), and the Federal Fire Service, (FFS).

The Secretary of the Board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire and Correctional Service, Alhaji Ahmed Ja’afaru announced this at an event for the officers’ decoration at the Headquarters of the Immigration Service in Abuja on Wednesday, August 7.

The event was attended by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and other top government officials.

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Ahmed said the Chairman of the Board and Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has taken steps that have changed the narratives of the Services within his one year in office.

According to Ahmed, the four Services under the Ministry no longer carry over the promotion of Officers and men years upon years unlike in the past.

“To the credit of the present Minister, those who are to be promoted in 2023 have all been promoted, and in 2024 all Officers and men deserving of promotion will be promoted before the end of the year”, Ahmed said.

Ahmed said 22 senior officers were promoted each in Immigration and Correctional Services, 23 in Civil Defence Corps, and 12 in Federal Fire Service.

They were promoted to the ranks of Deputy Comptroller General (Immigration) Deputy Commandant General (NSCDC) Deputy Controller General (NCoS) and Deputy Commandant General (Fire).

Others are Assistant Controller Generals, Assistant Comptroller Generals, Assistant Commandant Generals, Controllers, Comptrollers and Commandants.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command on Wednesday, August 6, said twelve suspected vandals were in different parts of Abuja, arrested during the nationwide hunger protest.

Three of the suspects were caught in their attempt to vandalise the infrastructure at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, after scaling the fence of the facility, while other accomplices took to their heels upon sighting officers of the Command, the NSCDC said in a statement.

It added that in Jabi, four suspects were arrested for attempting to vandalise the street lights by men of the command on routine patrol within the metropolis and suburbs during the protest.

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A scavenger, also known as Baban-bola, was picked up on top of the newly commissioned Wuye bridge for attempting to vandalize the facility at about 3.30 am, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Samuel Idoko said.

The FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, warned all miscreants and mischief makers to stay clear of Critical National Assets and Infrastructures as anyone found wanting will face the full weight of the law.

“Vandalism is a threat to our socio-economic well-being, it causes retrogression in the society and we will do all within our power as an agency to ensure that any act inimical to our collective growth and development is nipped in the bud,” he said.

Odumosu appealed to residents of the FCT to always alert the NSCDC whenever anyone is seen attempting acts of vandalism as every Nigerian is a stakeholder in the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.

He further appealed to youths in the Capital city to embrace dialogue as the civilised way to address grievances, saying the destruction of public properties would do more harm than good to society.

There was a low turnout for the ongoing EndbadGovenance protest in Osogbo capital of Osun State on Friday.

This is just as the protesters joined by a security operative observed two Rakat prayers on the street of the protest at Ola-Iya junction, Osogbo.

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The protesters had converged at Nelson Mandela Freedom Park after which they marched through Orisunbare to Ola-Iya where they observed the prayers.

An operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) joined them in observing the prayers.

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has placed the Corps on red alert as 32 persons were arrested in Kano for looting shops and vandalism during yesterday’s nationwide protests.

 Audi ordered all zonal commanders, heads of formations, and state commandants across the 36 States and FCT to remain on red alert and bring to book anyone breaching the peace of the country.

The NSCDC boss led a team of operatives to monitor the protests last night in Abuja and expressed concern about attacks on security agencies deployed to protect government infrastructure and the civil populace.

He said several warnings were issued to protesters on the need to shun all acts of violence, vandalism, destruction, and looting of both public and private belongings amongst others, but regretted that the protesters failed to heed the warnings.

Audi faulted the entire process of protests as most agitators and organizers of the protests were obviously in absentia thereby giving room for unscrupulous elements to perpetrate their sinister intentions.

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“It is very lamentable that there was the incidence of fierce attacks on security operatives and wanton destruction of properties in Kaduna, Kano, Yobe, Gombe and many other States just as officers and men were injured and NSCDC operational vehicle was set ablaze in Katsina”, Audi said in a statement.

He hinted that 32 suspects were arrested by NSCDC men at Sabo Gari, Bata/France road, and Murtala Mohammed Way in Kano.

The statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Babawale Afolabi, said despite the swift intervention of security operatives, the protesters who outnumbered them made away with goods worth thousands of naira.

“While #End bad governance nationwide protesters kicked off 1st August our men who had been earlier briefed on the need to safeguard all critical national assets and infrastructure across the board did not hesitate to ensure that 32 suspects were apprehended for vandalism, looting, and destruction of property. They would be properly investigated and legal actions be appropriately taken”, Babawale said.

He warned that security agencies would not tolerate any act of violence and destruction of government facilities as those who dare would be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.

The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced that anyone seen carrying a weapon during the upcoming nationwide demonstration will be treated as a criminal.

Alexander Barunde, the state’s NSCDC commandant, conveyed this message to the officers and personnel of the command in Jos on Wednesday, July 31.

Barunde emphasised that while citizens have the right to protest government policies, he urged the organizers to prevent troublemakers from causing chaos in society.

He also issued a warning that individuals using the protest as an opportunity to steal or damage national or private property will face consequences.

He said: ”I’m calling on the organisers of the planned protest not to create a restive situation or give room for mischief makers to unleash anarchy on the society.

”It must be violence-free and the protesters must eschew every negative tendency to create anarchy; there is room for dialogue with government over every concern.

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”Any protester wielding a weapon of any kind will be treated as a criminal element with a different motive; such a person will be arrested and decisively dealt with in accordance with the law.

”Every law-abiding and patriotic citizen of Plateau should have the interest of the state in dealing with the protest and the uncertainties associated with it,” he said.

Barunde, however, charged officers and men of the corps to respect the rule of law, adhere to ethical standards and observe human dignity while engaging the protesters

The Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Command, has deployed 5,000 personnel across the command to monitor developments and prevent attacks on critical assets and infrastructures during the planned nationwide protests.

The Commandant of the FCT, Dr Olusola Odumosu, however, warned anyone planning to attack any public utilities in the FCT to have a change of plan or face the full wrath of the law.

He said the proactive measures being taken are in line with the directives of the Commandant General of the Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi for all commands and zonal commands of the Service. 

While addressing Heads of Departments, Units, Area Commanders and Divisional Officers (DOs) of the FCT at a meeting at the Command Headquarters, on Tuesday, Odumosu urged them to protect lives and properties in the city and its environs during the period. 

He said in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command,  Samuel Idoko, that the personnel should ensure that the protest is not hijacked by miscreants and mischief makers who intend to cause chaos in the nation.

He said, though peaceful protest is the right of every citizen, the fear of it being hijacked to cause violence, looting, arson, destruction, and unleash mayhem on law abiding citizens necessitate the call for peace enforcement and prevention of violent insurrection.

“Although every Nigerian has the right to a peaceful protest, such protests must be done without the break down of law and order.

“As a Command therefore, we are committed to ensuring that law abiding residents of Abuja move about their legitimate business without fear of being attacked, intimidated or molested by the protesters,” he said.

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Odumosu also called on the organisers of the planned protest to embrace dialogue, stating that much more will be achieved on the round table than embarking on actions that is detrimental to public peace and safety.

“Our job is to provide robust security before, during and after the protests for all residents, visitors and CNAI in the FCT.

“There is a high chance of breakdown of law and order, and because the FCT is the seat of power and host to the diplomatic headquarters of countries of the world, everything must be done professionally to manage and contain the situation”  Odumosu said.