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  • NSCDC apprehend three kidnappers in Niger

    The Niger State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested three suspected kidnappers alledged to have been that terrorizing Pandogari in Rafi Local Government Area of the state.

    The suspected Kidnappers, Yahaya Mohammed, Muritala Isa and Abdullahi Adamu were arrested following a tip off to the paramilitary body.

    The state commandant, Philip Ayuba said that immediately the NSCDC got the information, suspects were placed under surveillance and arrested after adequate intelligence have been gathered about them.

    He disclosed that the suspects had placed calls on one Adamu Hassan, demanding the sum of N10 million ransom or risk being kidnapped.

    Read Also: NSCDC arrest three suspected vandals in Niger

    “The victim after several negotiation with the suspects was asked to pay the sum of N4 million which he will drop at agreed collection point in Rafi Sanyi area. He then reported the incident to our men who took up the matter.”

    One of the suspects,Yahaya confessed that the victim was his boss and he was the one who provided the telephone number to other members of his gang.

    “I gave my  other members the phone number of my master (Adamu Hassan)  to call him and demand N10 million ransom from him or he will be kidnapped.I regret joining the gang to plan against my masters down fall. My Master provided me with 168 cows and 188 sheep which was carted away  by cattle rustlers and upon that, he went as far as providing another 13 cows for me to survive, I regret planning his down fall. “

    The  state commandant said that four sims cards of various network and one handset was recovered from suspects during arrest.

  • NSCDC arrest three suspected vandals in Niger

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ) in Niger says it has arrested three suspects for allegedly vandalising Federal Low Cost Housing estate transformer belonging to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in Suleja.

    The Commandant of the Corps in the state, Mr Philip Ayuba, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna on Friday.

    Ayuba said that the the corps’ Anti-Vandal Team in Suleja arrested the suspects at the transformer site that was feeding the estate.

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    He said three suspects had since confessed to the crime,adding that they would be arraigned in court after the conclusion of investigations.

    He called on the public to report any person or group of persons found tempering with public facilities to the command for prompt action.

  • NSCDC records 29 cases of kidnapping in 2017

    NSCDC records 29 cases of kidnapping in 2017

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Niger Command, on Wednesday said it recorded 29 cases of kidnapping and 12 cases of cattle rustling in the state in 2017.

    The Commandant of the corps, Mr Philip Ayuba, disclosed this in Minna in an interview with newsmen.

    Ayuba said that 40 alleged murder cases, 17 armed robbery cases and 30 cases of fraud, job scam and breach of trust were also recorded during the year.

    He added that 25 cases of theft and 13 rape, abortion and human trafficking cases were similarly recorded during the period.

    ‘‘We also recorded 12 cases of illegal mining; 18 cases of road accident, 14 fire incidents, flood, nine rainstorm and boat mishap and 10 cases of vandalism and related matters were recorded, ” he said.

    Others, the commandant said, included 10 conflict-related cases and four cases of quarry blasting.

    ‘‘We have successfully prosecuted 22 of the suspects while investigation is going on the remaining cases,” he added.

    Ayuba also said that the command had introduced tight security measures through which to tackle any threat to peace in the state.

    Read also: NSCDC seizes 1000 litres of petrol from Boko Haram suppliers

    He said that effective operational order had been issued to officers in charge in the 25 local government areas of the state for implementation.

    He said that the rate of crime had, therefore, been reduced in the state during the year under review.

    The commandant called on residents to assist the field officers with intelligence information that could lead to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.

    NAN

  • NSCDC sets up task force on fuel scarcity

    NSCDC sets up task force on fuel scarcity

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Niger command, has set up a task force to monitor the sales and distribution of petroleum products in the state.

    Mr Philip Ayuba, Commandant of the Corps, disclosed this in an interview on Tuesday in Minna.

    “The task force will liaise with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to track movement of petroleum products meant for the state from loading points to final destinations,’’ Ayuba said.

    He said the 10-man task force was headed by ASP Peter Doma and Alhaji Abdullahi Jankara of the DPR Minna office.

    He said the task force was charged with the responsibility to return to normal distribution and sales of the product at government controlled price in the state.

     Ayuba said that the task force would monitor and ensure effective dispensing of petroleum products by all selling outlets in and outside the metropolis.

    Read also: Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 2,600 security personnel in Niger

    He explained that the committee would ensure all products made to the state were not diverted to black markets.

    “Any marketer found hoarding or diverting the product to black market would be sanctioned,” he added.

    He also used the opportunity to warn all service stations to desist from hoarding the product as anyone found wanting would be sanctioned.

    Meanwhile, queues for petrol have resurfaced in Minna metropolis and its environs, creating hardship for motorists and commuters.

    The queues, which started on Monday, is becoming unbearable for motorists in the state.

    Some of the filling stations operated by Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria have increased the pump price of a litre from N150 to N160.

    At the NNPC mega stations and other filling stations by major marketers, the queues are longer, as they maintain the official price of N145 per litre.

    A four-litre gallon of the product in the black market cost N1,200 in Minna while in Bosso and Paiko local government areas, it costs N1,500

    Transport fare have also increased due to the scarcity of the product.

    NAN

  • Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 2,600 security personnel in Niger

    Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 2,600 security personnel in Niger

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps( NSCDC ), Niger Command, says it has deployed 2,600 security personnel to maintain peace and order during and after the forthcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations.

    The Commandant, Mr Philip Ayuba, disclosed this in an interview in Minna on Tuesday.

    He said that plain-clothes security personnel had been deployed to all motor parks, churches, public buildings and recreational centres, to gather intelligence reports that would improve security in the state.

    The commandant assured residents of the state that the security measures already put in place would guarantee peaceful atmosphere during and after the celebrations.

    ‘‘The sensitive security measures in place will guarantee peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the celebrations.’’

    Ayuba also revealed that specialised units involved in crime management had been deployed to flash points inside and outside the state capital, to deal with any unforeseen eventualities.

    Read also: Police assure citizens of a crime-free Yuletide

    ‘‘We have taken concrete security measures to secure people during Christmas and New Year festivities without any form of security threats.

    ‘‘We are ready to tackle any form of criminal activities during, before and after the festive periods.

    ‘‘We will continue to sustain the existing synergy between the command and other security agencies, to protect the lives and property of residents,’’ he said.

    He advised residents to be law-abiding and report any suspicious movements of persons to the nearest security units for prompt action.

    The commandant warned that security agencies would not condone any form of lawlessness during and after the celebrations.

    NAN

  • NSCDC deploys operatives on Niger highways

    NSCDC deploys operatives on Niger highways

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ) has deployed its operatives on highways in Niger, to check the increasing activities of kidnappers and cattle rustlers in the state.

    The Commandant of the NSCDC in the state, Mr Philip Ayuba, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Monday.

    Ayuba said the deployment became necessary because of worsening activities of kidnappers in the state, especially on the Minna-Suleja highway.

    He said that similar deployments had been made on the Bida-Lambata highway, Minna-Kontagora road and Minna -Shiroro expressway.

    “We have already identified hot spots, where they usually operate and deployed our personnel to comb the entire areas for the arrest and prosecution of the hoodlums.”

    Ayuba said that directives had since been given to officers on how to ensure the success of the operations.

    He called on members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers to report suspected passengers to the nearest offices of the NSCDC for necessary action.

    The commandant said that complementing the effort of the command would assist in ensuring peaceful co-existence in the state.

    He appealed for the support of stakeholders, including traditional rulers in sensitizing communities on the importance of giving information on suspicious movements of people.

  • NSCDC arrest five notorious motorcycle snatchers in Niger

    NSCDC arrest five notorious motorcycle snatchers in Niger

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC) Special Unit deployed to Minna-Suleja Federal Highway has arrested five notorious motorcycle snatchers terrorising residents of Gurara Local Government Area.

    The Commandant of the Corps in the state, Mr Philip Ayuba, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Tuesday.

    Ayuba said that the suspects were rounded up in Gawu Babangida and Damisa villages in Gurara local government area.

    “Three of the suspects confessed to the crime while the remaining two were accomplished.

    “The suspects confessed that the motor batteries found in their possessions were stolen from cars parked in Gawu Babangida village with the use of the multiple keys.

    “Items recovered from the suspects include; two vehicle batteries, one digital camera, 30 assorted keys, one Bluetooth, one Hi TV receiver, one car stereo and assorted food stuffs,’’ he said.

    The commandant said the suspects would all be charged to court after investigation had been concluded.

  • NSCDC arrests six illegal gold miners in Minna

    NSCDC arrests six illegal gold miners in Minna

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC) in Niger says it has arrested six illegal gold miners in the state.

    The State Commandant, Mr Philip Ayuba, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the suspects were arrested on Mandela Road in Minna.

    The suspects were apprehended while carrying out their illegal activities in residential areas along Mandela Road, he said.

    According to him,  the arrest became necessary because the miners failed to heed the warnings given by the residents that they are not comfortable with the security threat posed to their lives by their activities.

    Ayuba said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.

    He appealed to the public to provide the command useful information about the activities of illegal miners in the state.

  • NSCDC arrest two suspected rapists in Niger

    NSCDC arrest two suspected rapists in Niger

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger said it had arrested two suspected rapists in Kontagora Local Government Area.

    The suspects are: Abdul Mohammed, 25 and Naziru Salisu, 23.

    Mr Philip Ayuba, the Commandant of the Corps in the state, who  disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Thursday, said the third suspect identified as Bayo was at large .

    He said that the suspects were arrested by officers of the Corps who were on routine patrol in Kontagora town.

    Ayuba explained that the Corp had commenced a comprehensive investigation to unravel the reason why the suspects committed the crime.

    He said that during interrogation the two suspects confessed to the crime but pleaded for clemency.

    He said that the 17-year-old victim of their dastardly act had been taken to Kontagora general hospital for comprehensive medical test.

    The commandant said all the suspects would be charged to court.

    He warned parents against allowing  their female children go to isolated places alone as cases of rape were becoming rampant.

  • Gunmen kidnap trader in Niger

    Eight gunmen on Sunday kidnapped a Trader, Alhaji Nuhu Isa, in Lambata village of Gurara Local Government Area of Niger.

    The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state, Mr Philip Ayuba, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Tuesday.

    Ayuba said the gunmen had already used the victim’s cell phone to call his family and demanded N1 million ransom.

    He said the kidnappers came with sophisticated weapons shooting indiscriminately in the village before taking the trader away.

    He said the command had already swung into action to rescue the trader alive.

    “We are collaborating with other security agencies to rescue the trader alive,” the commandant said.

    He called on residents of Gurara, Suleja and Paikoro Local government areas to offer useful information that could assist in rescuing the victim.