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NSCDC apprehends suspects supplying fuel to bandits in Zamfara

john bassey 10 September 2025 0

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), under the leadership of Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi has arrested a score of suspects supplying fuel for bandits in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara state. This was disclosed in a statement signed by ASCII Umar

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Obi: Nigeria must declare national war on insecurity after ‘bloody weekend’

Tom Okpe 9 September 2025 0

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has called for what he described as a “national war” against insecurity, following a spate of killings and abductions across the country. In a post on Monday, Obi described the past weekend as “bloody,” citing the deaths of over 100 Nigerians in Borno, Sokoto, Katsina, and […]

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Battle for Mining Site: Officer gunned down as Police, Civil Defence clash in Ebonyi

Peter Okutu 29 August 2025 0

A deadly clash between operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Amaeze community, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has left one policeman dead and several others injured. Confirming the incident on Wednesday night, the Executive Chairman of Ivo L.G.A, Emmanuel Ajah, said he […]

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NSCDC, FCCPC forge alliance to strengthen consumer protection in Anambra

Peter Okutu 23 August 2025 0

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has concluded plans to partner the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to enhance consumer rights protection in Anambra State. This was disclosed by Commandant Maku Olatunde, the State Commandant of NSCDC, when he received the Zonal Coordinator of FCCPC South East Zone, Mrs. Francisca Obialor,

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NSCDC dismantles illegal mining site in Nasarawa, arrests three foreign nationals

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By Our Reporter The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismantled a heavily fortified illegal mining site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The operation, carried out by the Mining Marshals, a special squad of the NSCDC, resulted in the arrest of three foreign nationals. This was contained in […]

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NSCDC boss, Audi commissions FCT Command renovated quarter guard

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 March 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Commandant General, CG, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Audi, has commissioned the newly renovated NSCDC FCT Command headquarters Quarter Guard. Audi, while addressing officers and men of the Command after the inauguration, Wednesday in Abuja, charged, personnel against inter-agency rivalry, calling for strengthened synergy. He also,

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Protest: NSCDC deploys 5,000 personnel in FCT

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 July 2024 0

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has deployed 5,000 personnel to protect all Critical Infrastructure during the proposed Aug.1 protest. NSCDC FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, disclosed this while addressing Senior Officers on Tuesday at the Command’s Headquarters. Odumosu said that the deployed officers are

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N6bn contract fraud: Anxiety in NSCDC as Presidency orders probe

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 May 2024 0

..Contractors, top officers quizzed BY ORIAKU IJELE & EZE PHILIP There are clear indications that the presidency has been under pressure to suspend the Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi, following multiple investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, concerning over ₦6 billion contract

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Economic Saboteurs: NSCDC Declare War On Vandals

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 February 2024 0

In a bid to tackle menace of crude oil theft, the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has warned critical infrastructure vandals in the country to desist as the corps will not relent in meeting their actions with the full wrath of the law. Audi at a fora […]

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NSCDC: ‘My Oga at the Top’ officer promoted to DCG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 December 2023 0

Shem Obafaiye, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer famous for “my Oga at the Top” mantra, has been promoted as deputy commandant general. The photo of Mr Obafaiye being decorated by Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo went viral on Friday, two days after he and two other officers were promoted. Sharing the photos […]

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New camouflage uniform for NSCDC evidence of ongoing rebranding by CG, says group

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 November 2023 0

A civil society organizations, Citizens for change and transparency (CCT) has commended the introduction of new camouflage uniform for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), saying it would not only boost morale of personnel but shows the Commandant-General’s efforts to rebrand and reposition the Corps . The group while welcoming the initiative of […]

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NSCDC boss not shielding personnel from investigation- Coalition

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 November 2023 0

A Coalition of Civil Society Organizations STAND UP NIGERIA has described as mischievous a report by an online newspaper, Sahara reporters claiming that the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has allegedly refused to release one of the corps officers, to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences […]

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Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo Polls: NSCDC Commended On Peaceful Elections

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2023 0

A Coalition Of Civil Society Organizations Lead By UNITED FRONT FOR PEACEFUL AND CREDIBLE ELECTIONS Who Monitored The Kogi, Bayelsa And Imo In His Over 10 Page Report On The Election Across The 3 States, Applauded The Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) For The Peaceful Conduct Of Elections In Kogi, Bayelsa And Imo […]

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Oyo govt., NSCDC partner to end illegal mining

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 October 2023 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi The Oyo State government has said it is ready to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in tackling illegal mining in the state. A statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, on Tuesday, notes that the Director-General, Oyo State Mineral Development Agency, Hon. […]

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Nigerians kick against alleged plan by Tinubu to appoint Al-Mustapha CG NSCDC

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2023 0

A pro democracy group STAND UP NIGERIA has condemned allege plans by the President Bola Tinubu administration to appoint Gen. Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd) as Controller General of the Nigeria NSCDC The group in a statement signed by its Cordinator Sunday Attah on Sunday said such plan if true, does not only negate the pro democratic […]

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Nigeria @ 63: NSCDC deploys 3,000 personnel in FCT

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 September 2023 0

The FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 3,000 personnel to provide adequate security in the territory as the country celebrates her 63rd Independence Day on Sunday. This is contained in a statement released by FCT NSCDC Public Relations Officer (PRO), ASC1 Comfort Okomanyi, on Friday in Abuja. The […]

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NSCDC arrests 39-year-old pastor over N1.6m visa scam

Ihesiulo Grace 11 September 2023 0

The Ondo state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested one Pastor Michael Ogundepo (39 years) over an alleged visa fraud. According to the command’s spokesperson, DSC Aidamenbor Daniel, in a statement on Monday, September 11, the suspect obtained N1.67 million to procure a visa for one Miss Fagbuyiro Ajetomobi-Yemi. […]

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Agonies of female NSCDC officers

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2023 0

CG accused of breaking marriages with highhanded policies BY BARTH EMEKA Marriages of female officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), are collapsing rapidly following the postings and re-postings going on at the headquarters of the agency. The Saturday Times, in the course of filing this report, had discussions with some female […]

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35 Civil Society Groups laud Audi as NSCDC graduates two hundred and eight officers

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2023 0

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has been commended for displaying “outstanding leadership”. No fewer than 35 than civil society groups came together to applaud the Commandant General for a harmonious and seamless running of the NSCDC in the last two years. Under the aegis of […]

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117 pieces of stolen AGIP pipes recovered by NSCDC in Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2023 0

BY NOSA AKENZUA The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested a truck driver and two others with one hundred and seventeen stolen pieces of four by seven inches gas pipes. The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Jimoh Abgoola, made the announcement in Asaba, during the parade of […]