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  • NSCDC seals fake lubricating oil factory in Kano

    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.

  • FG finally confirms Madu as NSCDC Commandant General

    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.”

  • Fake Army Major, Arrested By NSCDC, Nasrawa Command

    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.

  • Rep calls for suspension of NSCDC, NIS Recruitment Exercise

    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.

  • NSCDC dismisses officer who partook in the looting of COVID19 palliatives in Abuja

    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

  • Ondo 2020: No Electoral Official Was Injured In Ilaje Boat Accident – NSCDC

    Ondo 2020: No Electoral Official Was Injured In Ilaje Boat Accident – NSCDC

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Saturday said the boat accident involving electoral official in Ilaje area of Ondo State did not injure anyone.

    NSCDC Commandant in the state, Philip Ayuba disclosed this while speaking to Channels Television in Akure.

    According to him, the unfortunate incident occurred last night when some ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were carrying some electoral materials in preparation for the governorship election in the state.

    We thank God because, among those who that incident happened to, nobody died. We were told they were all rescued. We give glory to God, that is a good one,” he said.

    “From the information, I got that some men were arrested and on that basis, I believe very soon, the men will be taken to our office here for further investigation.”

    Earlier, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Rufus Oloruntoyin Akeju, who confirmed the incident, said the boat capsized on Friday night during the movement of “personnel and materials to the riverine Registration Areas of Ilaje Local Government Area (LGA).”

    “Fortunately, all personnel and election materials were rescued when the boat capsized,” Akeju added.

    The rescue efforts were carried out by personnel of the Nigerian Navy who escorted the boats.

    The movement of the election materials and the personnel was eventually concluded and voting commenced as planned in all the polling units today.

  • NSCDC absolves officer from death of Abia man, condoles with family

    NSCDC absolves officer from death of Abia man, condoles with family

    By Samuel Ogenyi, Uyo

    The Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has absolved one its officers of blame in the death of a man during a shooting incident in Umuokporo community, Obingwa local council of Abia State last Monday.

    The Corps which expressed regret over the death of the deceased, Onyekachi Wogu and extended its condolences to the bereaved family however attributed the incident to accidental discharge.

    State commandant of NSCDC, Mr Samuel Fadeyi said in a statement in Uyo yesterday that the deceased died as a result of gunshot wound sustained when struggling to disarm the officer who was on a security escort with two Chinese expatriates.

    The said officer, Inspector Robinson Otobong is said to be on a protective assignment for a road construction company, CGGC Global projects, and it’s workers for the the rehabilitation of the Aba-Ikot Ekpene highway.

    “On the 8th of September 2020 he was on a mobile protective assignment for two expatriates of CGGC in a Hilix vehicle in transit to Ikot Ekpene from Aba. They were on the Obingwa section at about 1630hrs when they got to a bad section of the road. In a bid to access the good portion of the road, they saw a barricade and some persons with shovels, matchets and sticks.

    “Officer Robinson initially believed that they were community youths so he came down from the Hilux to talk to them and clear the barricade.Initially they allowed him but immediately they saw that he is escorting white expartriates, they became violent brandishing their weapons and seeking to disarm the officer inorder to get at the expatriates for whatever reasons.

    “Sensing danger of harm to himself and abduction or harm of his principals, Robinson retreated but they surged at him with their cutlasses and shovels so much so that he had to fire a warning shot. The shot did not deter them as they rushed him with sticks, matchets and shovels, trying to disarm him.

    “It was in the ensuing struggle that a second shot was fired and the leader of the mob who grabbed the nozzle of the gun was shot.At the time, the driver who had seen the hostility and heard the the gunshots had maneuvered the Hilux to Robinson to leave the scene with the expatriates but Robinson took compassion on the shot hoodlum and in a bid to save him he carried him into the Hilux and sped off in search of a hospital. Wogu was however pronounced dead on arrival unfortunately.” He explained.

    Fadeyi further explained that the officer was however attacked by youths of the community who besieged the hospital where the deceased was taken to for medical attention with the assistance of some soilders.

    “It is however in view of these happenings that I find it regrettable that it will be reported without verification that our officer recklessly shot the deceased in front of his compound. I believe the notoriety of this area is well known to travellers on that road and their history of violence even on security personnel is not hidden.” He said, referring to a press statement from the Abia State government.

    The security driver of the Hilux vehicle Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi also corroborated the story and said the deceased was hit by bullet from the officer’s gun while he was trying to disarm him.

  • NSCDC Arrests Five Over Abotio , Rape

    NSCDC Arrests Five Over Abotio , Rape

    By Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Depence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has arrested five persons for alleged illegal abortion and rape.
    The sector commander of the NSCDC in the state, Alhaji Aliyu Garba stated this during a press briefing in his office, in Gusau.
    Garba explained that, four suspects, inclusive of a pregnant girl, we’re arrested in connection with criminal conspiracy and carrying out an illegal abortion.
    According to him, those arrested include, the pregnant Sharifa Isiya, 15 and her mother, Fatima Yakubu, 40, who hail from Balgari Village.
    Also arrested were two health workers, Bello Yari and Mukhtar Usman from Bakura.
    The Commandant said that the arrest was made possible, following a report from officials Of the Hisba Commission in Bakura in July.
    He said that the officials reported that Yakubu and his daughter conspired with Yari, a staff nurse with the general Hospital, Talata Mafara and Mukhtar Usman, a ward orderly at the general Hospital, to abort Isiya’s seven- monts-old pregnancy.
    He said that during the investigation, the aborted foetus, which was tied and covered in a nylon bag, was discovered in Fatima’s room at Balgari Village.
    The NSCDC boss also said that some pharmaceutical and surgical equipment were also found in the room.
    Meanwhile, the command has also arrested one Bashir Sani, 35 from Dogon Dabino area in Gusau, for an alleged rape of 10- year- old girl (Name withhey).
    The Commandant said that Sani was arrested following a complaint brought to the command that he lured the girl with N10,
    Speaking to Newsmen, the suspect denied the allegation, but medical reports from sexual Assault and Referral centre, Gusau confirmed there was penetration into the victim.
    Garba Aliyu said that all the five suspects would be charged to court when the command conclude investigation.
    Garba advised parents and guardians to be vigilant about the movement and where about of their children and wards.

  • Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 2,000 personnel in Edo

    Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 2,000 personnel in Edo

    The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo Command, has deployed 2,000 personnel for special operations for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.

    State Commandant of the corps, Mr Makinde Ayinla, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin, on Wednesday that the personnel were deployed to places of worship, markets, recreational areas, correctional service centres, as well as highways for hitch free celebration.

    He also said that surveillance patrol teams have equally been drafted to places of human gathering to monitor activities of criminal elements who may want to disturb the peace of the state.

    He explained that the command counter terrorist unit has been placed on red alert to tackle any act of terrorism that may rear its face anytime.

    He said that the crisis management unit has also been positioned to control and regulate free flow of traffic and prevent accident.

    The commandant called on residents of the state to be conscious of their environment and remain vigilant at all times.

    He called on residents to report any suspicious movement of persons to the law enforcement agents, while also appealing to parents and guardians to monitor the activities of their children and wards.

    He also advised the youths to be law abiding and shun any act of lawlessness and violence.

    He warned that the command would deal with criminal elements in the state in accordance with the law.

    Ayinla called on Muslim faithful to continue in the spirit of love, sacrifice and peaceful coexistence as they celebrate the Eld-el-kabir. (NAN)

  • Imo NUJ demands apology from state Assembly, NSCDC over assault on journalists

    Imo NUJ demands apology from state Assembly, NSCDC over assault on journalists

    Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Imo State Council, has demanded an unreserved apology from authorities of the Imo State House of Assembly and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, over the rising wave of brutal attacks on journalists in the state by some overzealous security operatives and politicians.

    The union declared that it would no longer tolerate any such cruelty in the future insisting that those supposedly aggrieved as a result of a news report, should not take laws into their hands by resorting to violent attacks on the reporters.

    In a statement issued at the weekend by the council in reaction to the recent physical assault on its members, Mr Ike Nwosu of the Eastern Lead Newspaper and Mr Ndubueze Nwokoma of the Newspoint.

    The statement signed by the state chairman, Comrade Chris Akaraonye and the secretary, Comrade Juliet Dim, decried the alleged brutal attacks and manhandling of Mr Nwosu and Nwokoma by aides to the member representing Oguta state constituency, Hon. Frank Ugboma and the Civil Defence.

    Akaraonye, who hinted that the union was investigating the circumstances surrounding the separate attacks, particularly flayed the NSCDC operative who allegedly attacked Nwokoma with the butt of his rifle and thereby inflicted bodily injury on him.

    The union described the attacks as unwarranted and recalled that Imo public still remember with pains the gruesome killing of a 2019 senatorial candidate of the Action Alliance, AA, Hon. Ndubuisi Emenike, by a trigger-happy operative of the NSCDC.

    “It was alleged that aides to the member representing Oguta State Constituency, Hon. Frank Ugboma manhandled and inflicted bodily injuries to Ike Nwosu at the House of Assembly complex over a news report that did not go down well with the lawmaker.

    “Also, we have been briefed of the physical assault on Ndubueze Nwokeoma by a security personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, for allegedly parking his car in a wrong place.

    The leadership of NUJ, Imo State Council, wishes to state that we condemn any physical assault on journalists, especially our members by security agents or overzealous aides of anybody no matter the level of provocation.

    “The leadership and members of the NUJ in Imo State will no longer tolerate any further attack on our members and other media practitioners no matter the level of grievances.

    “In the interim, the leadership of the NSCDC and Imo State House of Assembly should take responsibility for the treatment of our colleagues while we seek for peaceful resolutions on the issues. We also demand an unreserved apology for the physical assaults on our members,” partly the statement read.

    The chairman disclosed that the union had commenced a process to revalidate its members in the state, and assured of the continued cooperation of the union in moving the state forward.