Following the withdrawal of 11,566 police officers from VIP protection duties, several prominent Nigerians are now preparing to apply to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for orderlies and security escorts. The directive, issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is part of a broader strategy to redirect overstretched security manpower to address escalating threats…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 20 persons for various offences, allegedly posing threats to national security. The NSCDC National Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja. Afolabi said the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, acting on the directive of the Commandant General,…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has strongly condemned the invasion of its national headquarters in Abuja by a group of protesters on Monday, describing the action as unacceptable and condemnable. In a statement issued by NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, the Corps expressed serious concern over the gathering of over 50 protesters at…
The Federal Government has signed one-year performance contracts with key para-military agencies under the Ministry of Interior, urging them to achieve 100% delivery targets tied to ongoing reforms. The agencies involved include: Key reform areas include passport and visa processing, prison decongestion, inmate rehabilitation, critical infrastructure protection, and firefighting system upgrades. The contracts were signed…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to working closely with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to improve road safety throughout the territory. Odumosu pledged on Friday during a courtesy visit by the newly appointed FRSC Sector Commander…
The Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, led by AIG Zone 14 Katsina, has deployed extensive security arrangements in Daura and throughout the state to ensure a smooth and peaceful burial of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The command, under CP Bello Shehu, expressed deepest condolences to the government, people of Katsina,…
Seven people were detained by Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) agents in Ondo State on suspicion of engaging in theft, armed robbery, and illicit mining. The NSCDC spokesperson, Daniel Aidamenbor, said on Tuesday that the arrests came after a thorough intelligence operation aimed at the suspects’ illegal activities. Galadima Umaru (age 25) from…
