The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have arraigned 15 Chinese nationals and nine Nigerians before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged illegal mining activities in Nasarawa State. The defendants were brought before Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, following their arrest on May 16, 2026….
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, says it has arrested 210 suspects over vandalism, fraud, and illegal mining activities within the last 18 months as part of its ongoing crackdown on economic and infrastructure sabotage. Ogun State Commandant, Remilekun Ekundayo, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bauchi State Command, has deployed 1,100 personnel to communities statewide to ensure the safety of lives and property during the Easter celebrations. According to spokesperson Saminu Yusuf, the deployment covers all 20 local government areas of the state. He explained that the State Commandant, Oloyede Nelson, announced the…
An Abuja-based company, Stone Rockers Limited, has filed a ₦5 billion lawsuit against the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps over the alleged unlawful shutdown of its operations and seizure of equipment. The suit, filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Olalekan Ojo, names the NSCDC, its Commandant General, and one Attah John Onoja as defendants. According to the plaintiff, NSCDC operatives abused…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed over 53,500 personnel across Nigeria to ensure a safe and peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Commandant General, Abubakar Audi, ordered the nationwide deployment of tactical operatives and intelligence teams across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to boost security and protect critical national assets. According to the corps, the move…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has deployed 4,000 personnel across Abuja to ensure a safe and peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration. FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, gave the directive as part of efforts to safeguard lives and property, as well as protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) within…
A female security operative has died after being struck by an operational vehicle belonging to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) during a simulation exercise in Abuja. NSCDC spokesperson Afolabi Babawale confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation on Saturday. As of the time of reporting, the identity of the deceased officer had not been officially disclosed….
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has expressed concern over escalating insecurity in Cross River State, citing increasing incidents of sea piracy, violent crimes, banditry, kidnapping, and widespread vandalism of critical infrastructure. In a report detailing its activities from January to December 2025, the State Command highlighted a surge in attacks on national…
The Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has partnered with the Gombe State Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport to curb damage to fibre-optic cables across the state. State Commandant Jibrin Idris disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, Usman Kallamu, at…
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…
