NSCDC Arrests 20 Foreign Nationals in Kano Over Security Concerns
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained 20 foreign nationals in Kano State following concerns over their entry and activities, the corps confirmed on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Kano State Command, the suspects were apprehended in the Danbare area of Kumbotso Local Government Area during a security operation prompted […]
NSCDC Deploys 2,280 Personnel for Safe Easter in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,280 personnel across all 16 local government areas of Kwara State to ensure security during the Easter festivities, the commandant announced on Thursday. Bala Bawa Bodinga said the deployment aims to prevent disruptions of law and order and deter mischief-makers from causing public disturbances during […]
Three Security Operatives Collapse at Soludo’s Inauguration
Three security operatives collapsed during the inauguration ceremony of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, held on Tuesday at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka. The incident occurred during a ceremonial parade at the venue, where personnel from various security agencies were on duty under intense weather conditions. Those affected included a male police officer, […]
NSCDC Officer Killed in Training Accident
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has died following an accident involving operational vehicles during an exercise, the agency has confirmed. The incident, which was captured in a 58-second video circulating on social media on Saturday, shows two vans belonging to the Corps’ Female Strike Force moving in formation. During […]
NSCDC Leadership Crisis as Audi Allegedly Fails to Handover
The outgoing Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has been accused of failing to hand over leadership to the most senior Deputy Commandant-General (DCG) after his retirement, sparking tension within the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Audi officially retired on Friday after reaching the mandatory retirement age and completing his […]
NSCDC Appoints Bala Bodinga Kwara Commandant
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has appointed Commandant Bala Bodinga as its 15th substantive state commandant. The deployment, approved by NSCDC Commandant-General Ahmed Audi, is part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness across state commands, according to a statement issued Monday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC I […]
Peter Obi Leads Protest Against Senate’s Election Results Decision
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday led a protest at the National Assembly in Abuja against the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results. The demonstration, dubbed “Occupy National Assembly”, brought together Nigerian youths, pro-democracy activists, civil society groups, women’s organizations, and some members of the […]
