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Heads To Roll As Suspects Escapes From NSCDC Cell In Kogi
By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
There has been an uneasy calm at the Kogi State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps( NSCDC) as about five suspects allegedly escaped from their custody.
According to an insider source, five suspects namely , Hassan Sani, Auwal Mohamed, Mohamed Mustapha , Mudashiru Abubakar and Ibrahim Rabiu were arrested by the anti vandals unit of the corps for bunkering and pipeline vandalisation along Abuja- Lokoja highway last Thursday.
They were said to have successfully carried out the bunkering business in the Niger Delta region and were ferrying the products to the north in two big trucks when they were accosted by the anti vandals unit.
According to our correspondent, they were said to have confessed that the products which consist of petrol, diesel and kerosene were illegally scooped in a forest from a pipeline in one of the oil rich states .
It was gathered that the suspect’s were detained for further investigations at their state command office situated by the state secretariat, Lokoja before they, however, escaped from the cell with the aid of some of the officers in the command.
Some officers of the command were allegedly fingered to have aided the escape of some suspects from the cell after been heavily induced.
An insider source who pleaded not to be mentioned told our correspondent that there is a notorious syndicate in the command who specialises in collecting bribe from suspects and aiding them to escape.
In his words”oga, these suspects can not escape on their own without the aid of these officers because the wall of the cell is so high that it will be very difficult to break.”
“Only a small portion of the cell was broken but we suspect that the main door was opened at night for their escape because that portion , we believe was too narrow for any human being to pass through”
” We understand that one of the suspects in the cell gave a phone number of a certain fellow who in turn reached out to some of our men that facilitated their escape” the source said.
It was learnt that the guard in charge of the cell was alleged to be dead drunk on the fateful day.
When contacted, the state commandant, Samuel Peter Maigari confirmed the incident and said that he has ordered that those on duty during the cell break be detained while a full discreet investigations be conducted to fish out those who aided the escape.
He however denied knowing any syndicate in the command, nor any one who collected bribe to facilitate the escape of the suspects.
March 17, 2021
NSCDC Intercepts Trailers load Of Adulterated Petroleum Products In Polythene Bags In Kogi
By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi state commander of the NSCDC, Mr. Peter Maigari on Monday in Lokoja told Journalists that the Command apprehended a trailer loaded with adulterated petroleum products, DPK and AGO known as Gas and Kerosine, neatly wrapped in unspecified numbers of polythene bags .
Mr. Peter Maigari who disclosed this while parading the three suspects at the command headquarters on Monday in Lokoja said it took the eagle eyes of his men to make the seizure of the adulterated petroleum products in
polythene bags in a trailer with Registration number MUB 333XA.
He noted that the criminals have become so sofisticated in the method they employed to carry out their nefarious activities in order to evade being arrested by Security Agencies.
He added that it took the prying eyes of officers and men of anti Vandal unit to beat their antics as the consignment which supposed to be transported by tankers were neatly wrapped in polythene bags and covered on the surface with bags of saw dusts..
He said three suspects have been arrested in connection with the seizures while the alleged escort escaped, vowing to ensure that all those behind the act would be arrested and brought to book.
While commending president Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Ahmed Abubakar Audi the Controller General of NSCDC as a good omen for the force, warned criminals to turn a new leaf or be ready to meet their Waterloo.
He added that the command has achieved alot of successes under his watch with many criminal cases being investigated and are undergoing prosecution.
The commandant assured the public to avail credible information to the Security Agencies to stem the tide of insecurity across the country, promising to make kogi safe for the law abiding citizens.
While speaking to Journalists, the Driver of the Trailer Mustapha Muhammed, 25 and a native of Potiskum in Yobe state, said he was not aware of the content of the consignment, adding that he was only called to load it from portharcourt and to deliver it at suleja in Niger state.
He denied knowing the owner of the consignment, but said the escort who ran away on sighting the Security personel was the one who contracted him for the job and said he was not aware of the implications of transporting petroleum products through trailers.
March 8, 2021
Over 50 pipeline vandals arrested in Imo- NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps has said it arrested no fewer than 50 pipeline vandals in Imo State in the last five months.
The Imo NSCDC commandant, Danjuma Elisha, disclosed this during an event to mark this year’s International Civil Defense Day in Owerri on Tuesday.
The day is observed every first day of March world over to show the importance of civil protection.
Mr. Elisha, while speaking on ‘Strong Civil Protection to Preserve the National Economy’, said the activities of petrol pipeline vandals had negatively impacted the growth of the nation’s economy which gets bulk of its IGR from the oil and gas sector.
He said the Imo command had intensified efforts against oil thieves, leading to the arrest of 50 suspects since he took over office on September 23, 2020.
“The command has myriads of arrests to her credit as part of efforts to avert crime and criminality.
“Under my watch, we have arrested 50 Pipeline Vandals. Pipeline vandalism is a menace and must not be allowed to cripple the national economy,” said Elisha.
March 3, 2021
Hours after Niger Students Abduction, NSCDC Mulls Deploying Personnel Across Schools
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Wednesday announced that it would deploy men and equipment into designated schools across the country to curtail the spate of attacks and kidnapping of students.
Acting Commandant General, (ACG) Hillary Kelechi Madu who made the announcement, expressed sadness over the kidnap of students of Government Secondary school, Kagara, Niger State, by suspected bandits.
He said he called the meeting of states and zonal commanders of the Corps in Abuja against the backdrop of deplorable security situations across the country and the urgent need for the Corps to play its expected roles to justify its funding by the government.
“We must play our roles to justify the huge funding of this institution by the government. And there is no better time to do this than now. In the past we focused on arresting pipeline vandals and other sabotuers.
“But now, the security situation in the country is a pointer for us to show our relevance by acting decisively to restore peace and orderliness, “Madu asserted.
The ACG who addressed reporters shortly after the opening ceremony of the meeting with the senior officers of the Corps, noted that the Commander of the NSCDC in Niger state could not make it to the meeting because of the kidnapping of the students and the search for their rescue by all Security institutions.
Madu said all the 12 security institutions in the country should accept blame for the deplorable security challenges even though they are doing their best, stressing that until such a time peace and orderliness return to all parts of the country, their jobs are yet to receive
February 17, 2021
NSCDC arrests electricity cable thieves in Bauchi, recovers N5.4m worth of cables
The Nigeria Civil Defence and Security Corp (NCDSC) says it recovered 4,050 metres of power cables worth N5 million from vandals in Ningi Local Government Council in Bauchi State.
Ag. Commandant of the NCDSC in the state, Michael Atunde-Ade, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Bauchi.
Atunde-Ade said that officers of the command received intelligent information on the activities of vandals and immediately switched into action to recover the items.
“Our officers gathered that the cables were vandalised and packaged along Ningi – Burra road.
“For three days, our officers were on surveillance but we could not apprehend anyone.
“We later recovered the cables and it was handed over to the state Ministry for Power and Technology,’’ the commandant said.
He further disclosed that the command also seized 300 bags of charcoal along Lame – Burra road and in Yankari Game Reserve in the state.
He said that the charcoal was part of the deforestation activities banned by the state government.
Atunde-Ade confirmed that the items were handed over to the Bauchi State Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Similarly, he said that the state command recently received palliative items from the North East Development Commission (NEDC).
The items included 100 bags of rice, 100 cartons of Maggi, 100 bags of salt, 300 cartoon of groundnut oil and 100 cartons of spaghetti.
He said that the items would be distributed to 913 staff of the state command and zonal office in Bauchi.
February 15, 2021
NSCDC seals fake lubricating oil factory in Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has sealed a fake lubricating oil factory at Rangaza in Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state.
The Deputy Commander, Anti-vandalism Unit of the corps, Mr Joachin Okafor, stated this at a press conference on Thursday in Kano.
Okafor said that the command raided the temporary site of the factory at Rangaza village, arrested one person and recovered 10 drums of adulterated lubricant.
He said that the raid followed a series of complaints by motorists over the circulation of adulterated engine oil within Kano metropolis, adding that the products had resulted in the breakdown of engines of many motor vehicles.
Okafor explained that preliminary investigations showed that the suspect used diesel and other unwholesome materials to produce the lubricating oil.
“The lubricating oil has not been certified by the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“The suspect supplies the products to unscrupulous retailers in Sabon-Gari, who packages it into different containers and sells to unsuspecting customers.
“The product is not ideal for the motor engine,” he said, stressing that the command had sealed the factory and continued its search for other collaborators
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has sealed a fake lubricating oil factory at Rangaza in Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state.
The Deputy Commander, Anti-vandalism Unit of the corps, Mr Joachin Okafor, stated this at a press conference on Thursday in Kano.
Okafor said that the command raided the temporary site of the factory at Rangaza village, arrested one person and recovered 10 drums of adulterated lubricant.
He said that the raid followed a series of complaints by motorists over the circulation of adulterated engine oil within Kano metropolis, adding that the products had resulted in the breakdown of engines of many motor vehicles.
Okafor explained that preliminary investigations showed that the suspect used diesel and other unwholesome materials to produce the lubricating oil.
“The lubricating oil has not been certified by the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“The suspect supplies the products to unscrupulous retailers in Sabon-Gari, who packages it into different containers and sells to unsuspecting customers.
“The product is not ideal for the motor engine,” he said, stressing that the command had sealed the factory and continued its search for other collaborators.
Okafor said that the suspect would be charged to court as soon as investigations were completed.
While reiterating the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, Okafor urged residents of the state to report suspicious persons and movements in their communities to security agencies.
However, the suspect said that he produced raw products for processors of brake fluid and transmission oil.
“The product is not engine lubricant, as being alleged by the command.
“At present, I am processing registration with SON to enable me run a legitimate trade, in accordance with the laws governing our operations,” he said.
January 28, 2021
FG finally confirms Madu as NSCDC Commandant General
A Deputy Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Hillary Kelechi Madu, has finally assumed office as the Acting Commandant General.
Madu succeeded the former CG, Abdullahi Gana, whose extended tenure of six months expired on Monday January 18.
There was confusion about his fate as powerful forces planned to block his elevation.
Gana had acted appropriately by handing over to Madu, the most senior officer.
But hawks mounted pressure on the presidency, claiming Gana was not due for retirement. The plot leaked to the media.
With the development, Madu, who was DCG in charge of Operations, could not take over.
The uncertainty over the NSCDC leadership is now finally over.
On Friday, the spokesman, DCC Emmanuel Okeh, announced that Madu has been confirmed as the Acting CG.
In a statement, Okeh said Madu thanked the federal government and the Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola for the opportunity to lead the corps.
Madu promised to continue in the execution of the agency’s mandate to justify the confidence reposed in him.
He assured of his determination “to rejig the system and personnel in order to ensure effective service delivery especially in Agro Rangers operations and the Protection of Critical and National Assets.”
January 23, 2021
Fake Army Major, Arrested By NSCDC, Nasrawa Command
By Leonard/ lafia
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Nasarawa State Command says it has arrested 46 years old Amos John Ewuga for alleged impersonation, job racketeering and fraud.
This was contained in a press release signed by the public Relations Officer of the command, Muhammed Suraju Idris saying the Corps mounted surveillance and arrested him along Akwanga-Keffi-Abuja road, following series of complaints received against him.
Ewuga, who is from Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State has been impersonating as a Major of the the Nigerian Army.
He has however confessed to the crime saying he has extorted money running into millions of naira from innocent job seekers both within and outside Nasarawa state with the promise to provide job opportunities for them in the Nigerian Army, Air Force, Navy and other paramilitary agencies.
Item recovered from him was a dark tinted Army colour Highlander Jeep with registration number RBC 398 JM.
Ewuga will be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed.
December 18, 2020
Rep calls for suspension of NSCDC, NIS Recruitment Exercise
Doris Ferdinand
A member, House of Representatives, Hon. Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu on Wednesday called for the suspension of the on-going recruitment exercise into Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
Hafiz, in his motion expressed worry that the computer based test did not provide a level playing ground for all candidates who applied as there was no alternative provision made for those who could not write via computer.
“The computer based test only favoured candidates who can operate computers as the Civil Defence, Federal Fire Service, Immigration and Correctional Services Board (CDFIPB) did not consider citizens who may not be skilled in computer operation by providing an alternative for handwritten examinations in order to provide a level playing ground for all candidates who applied.” He said.
Hafiz therefore called for the immediate suspension or cancellation of the exercise.
He further prayed that;
“The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB) should immediately suspend and/or cancel the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) that was conducted on the 7 and 8 December, 2020 being discriminatory and contrary to the enshrined principles of fairness and social justice, and revert to the previous manner by which the said agencies have conducted recruitment exercises in the past.”
“Mandate the Committees on Interior and Federal Character to monitor the CDFIPB recruitment exercise and ensure strict compliance and adherence to the principles of fairness and social justice.
The House, therefore mandated the affected committee above to investigate and report back to the House within six weeks.
December 16, 2020
NSCDC dismisses officer who partook in the looting of COVID19 palliatives in Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have dismissed one of its officers, Corps Assistant Illiya Ibrahim of the Gwagwalada Division Abuja, for partaking in the looting of Covid-19 palliatives discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja.
On Monday, a mob stormed the warehouse and carted away the palliatives. A video that made the rounds on social media, showed the officer grabbing his own palliative.
In a statement released on Tuesday night October 27, Ekunola Gbenga who is the Media Assistant to the Commandant General NSCDC, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, said Ibrahim was dismissed for joining the hoodlums in looting Covid-19 palliatives discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja.
”The recommendation was given after the officer was charged under the public service rule which is related to unbecoming conduct of officers.
“This disciplinary measure was taken after series of investigations and deliberations by the junior disciplinary committee and recommendations were made to the management,” Ekunola said.
The CG appreciates officers and men of the Corps including members of the public for providing useful information that has continue to assist the Corps in identifying unfit individuals within the ranks for appropriate action. He tasked the personnel to remain committed, resolute and firm in the discharge of their duties” the statement read
October 28, 2020