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Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 1,200 personnel in Edo

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo Command, has deployed 1,200 personnel to public places across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir festival.

The state commandant, Samuel Dan, said this in a statement issued by Efosa Ogbebor, spokesman of the command in Abuja on Thursday.

Mr Dan said that the personnel would provide maximum security at various Eid prayer grounds, palaces, monuments and recreational centres across the state during the festivity.

He also said that the command had expanded its intelligence network with a view to nip in the bud any security threat in the state during the period.

Mr Dan assured that security of lives and properties of residents of the state before, during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration remained top priority of the command.

The commandant urged all personnel to be civil and exhibit high level of professionalism in the conduct of operations, adding that “the personnel will work in synergy with other law enforcement agencies in providing security.”

Mr Dan directed commanders, heads of tactical units, area commanders and divisional officers to ensure smooth, crime-free, and secured celebrations before, during and after the Eid-el-Kabir festival.

He appealed to members of the public to give maximum cooperation to the personnel and support them with useful information on criminal elements.

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NSCDC arrests woman for stealing tomatoes and peppers in Kwara

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NSCDC arrests woman for stealing tomatoes and peppers in KwaraPersonnel of the Kwara State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) have arrested a 32-year-old woman, Mariam Yusuf, for stealing baskets of tomatoes and pepper at Kulende market in Sango, Ilorin East Local Government Area of the state.

Spokesman of the Corps, Olasunkanmi Ayeni, who disclosed this in a statement, said the suspect was arrested on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, following a report by the traders in the market.

He explained that issues of theft had become rampant within the Kulende market, leading to suspicion among the traders.

According to Ayeni, luck ran out of the suspect when NSCDC personnel at Kulende outpost under Tanke Division apprehend her while trying to make away with the stolen goods.

“Issues of stealing within the Kulende market have become serious between the traders. Such that they have been suspecting each other of stealing. The matter generated a lot of infighting between them,” Ayeni stated.

“The suspect was arrested on April 5, 2023, following a report by the traders in the market that they caught the woman stealing baskets of tomatoes and pepper in the market.

“Our personnel at Kulende outpost under Tanke Division, Ilorin apprehended her for stealing tomatoes and other ingredients in the market.

“Mariam has confessed to the crime and necessary legal action will be taken soon.”

He said the suspect would be arraigned in court after an investigation had been concluded.

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NSCDC arrests nine for bypassing electric meter

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A superintendent with the Nigeria Correctional Service, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Mr Eyimoga Moses, has been arraigned before Justice Abdul Dogo of the Federal High Court, Makurdi, for job racketeering.

Moses was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on one count of corruption.

He was alleged to have collected N800,000 from a couple for two vacant slots at the Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State.

Counsel for the anti-graft agency, Bako Alonge, said the offence was contrary to Section 1(1) of Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act 2006.

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The spokesperson for the ICPC, Mrs Azuka Ogugua, in a statement on Friday, said the defendant was admitted to bail and ordered to be remanded until he met the bail conditions.

The case was adjourned till June 20, 2023, for trial.

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Fake Naira notes are in circulation – NSCDC

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has raised an alarm of fake redesigned Naira notes being in circulation.

Commandant-General of the corps, Ahmed Audi, who stated that this has become worrisome, vowed to ensure the prosecution of all those involved.

Audi further disclosed that in less than a month, the corps had arrested and seized fake Naira notes worth millions from members of syndicates in different states in the country.

The NSCDC Commandant-General who advised Nigerians to deal with banks especially when large sums are involved, added that the fraudsters took advantage of the low circulation of the redesigned Naira notes to massively produce counterfeit notes.

The NSCDC Commandant-General said;

“Many innocent Nigerians must have fallen victims to their scheme while they collected bank money transfers and exchange of foreign currencies.

“The arrest of this syndicates will help us fish out more criminals who have decided to take advantage of the economic situation in the country to scam people.”

Politics

3,000 NSCDC operatives in Abuja for Saturday elections

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The Federal Capital Territory command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 3,000 operatives to ensure security during Saturday’s polls.

On Friday in Abuja, a statement by the NSCDC FCT spokeswoman Comfort Okomanyi said the operatives were drawn from all operational and tactical units.

The NSCDC FCT commandant, Peter Maigari, said the combatant officers would work closely with other security agencies to protect critical national assets during the elections.

He added that they would also man strategic places, including polling units, collation centres, Independent National Electoral Commission offices, staff and materials.

Mr Maigari advised the officers to be diligent, professional and apolitical in their operations, urging FCT residents to avoid election violence or any action with the potential of disrupting the electoral process.

He also advised parents to caution their wards against being used as tools for thuggery, as anyone caught causing mayhem would face the law.

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NSCDC deploys special forces, SWAT teams, bomb squad for Saturday elections

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The commandant general of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has approved the deployment of 102,000 personnel to provide security during the forthcoming general election in the country.

This is contained in a statement by NSCDC’s spokesman Olusola Odumosu on Tuesday.

Mr Audi said the deployment aligned with the security agency’s readiness to provide a secure environment for Nigerians to exercise their franchise and assured Nigerians of a comprehensive deployment plan to enhance general security coverage nationwide for the people to vote without molestation or intimidation.

“In addition, there would be the deployment of the Anti-vandalism Squad and Special Forces to all critical national assets and infrastructure.

Including flashpoints in states and the FCT, to protect them against vandalism, damage or arson by criminal elements before, during and after the elections,” the NSCDC boss stated.

He explained that the agency would engage officers from the Arms Squad, Counter Terrorism, Chemical, Biological Radiological and Explosives Unit, Female Squad, Rapid Response Squad, K9 and SWAT Units.

“Our specially trained undercover personnel have been dispatched from each Command to work effectively with other security agencies to maintain surveillance and provide intelligence reports and updates on the security situation in different states, especially on flashpoints,” the commandant general added.

Mr Audi said while state commandants would be responsible for field operations, a monitoring team comprising the DCG operations and other DCGs, zonal commanders and other senior officers had been constituted to monitor and supervise the exercise nationwide effectively.

He directed that, in addition to the unified code of conduct for security agencies, NSCDC Officers deployed for the assignment must comply with the corps’ operational code and the principles of the rule of law in discharging their duties.

Politics

NSCDC warns youths against jeopardising 2023 elections

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The commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in Zamfara, Muhammad Muazu, has warned youths against violence during the general elections.

The warning is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesman, Ikor Oche, on Sunday.Mr Muazu who met with youths organisations on Saturday, urged them not to succumb to unpatriotic elements.

The commandant advised the youths to be law-abiding and desist from any action capable of disrupting peace.

Mr Muazu also cautioned against using fuel and naira scarcity to foment trouble for political gains.

He said the NSCDC would protect critical infrastructures and not allow anyone to breach the peace and security of Zamfara, appealing to the youths not to attack public and private infrastructure.

Bashir Garba, who spoke on behalf of the organisations, pledged that youths in Zamfara would remain law-abiding and ensure peace before, during and after the February 25 and March 11 elections.

He said the National Youth Council of Nigeria, the umbrella body of youth organisations, would not be part of any violent protest fuel and naira scarcity, or in support of any political party.

Sani Aliyu, the director of youths in Zamfara’s youths and sports ministry, commended NSCDC for interfacing with the youths.

He said the ministry would continue to develop the youths and mentor them to be responsible citizens.

Also, Ibrahim Musa Maizeri, the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Zamfara, said the union would strive to nip the menace of fake news, and educate youths to be agents of positive change in society.

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ICPC declares Budget Office workers and NSCDC official wanted for job racketeering

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared two serving civil servants in the Budget Office of the Federation, Federal Ministry of Finance, Olojede Kolawole and Ogunniyi Bukola Jide, wanted.

The anti-graft agency also declared Solomon Ogodo, a serving staff member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) wanted over issues bordering on employment racketeering and obtaining money by false pretence.

The spokesperson for the commission, Mrs Azuka Ogugua, who announced this on Wedneday, November 30, 2022, urged Nigerians who know the trio’s whereabouts to report to the headquarters of the agency, its state offices or any police station nearest to them.

She told Daily Trust Thursday December 1, that the announcement became imperative following the commission’s futile efforts to make the suspects honour several invitations or get them apprehended.

“We have made several efforts but it hasn’t yielded results. If you know their whereabouts, you can as well let us know,” Mrs Azuka said.

“Solomon Ogodo, a serving staff of NSCDC, was born on 26th March 1974 (48 years old), 1.6m tall, with brown eyes, black hair and dark in complexion. He is an indigene of Ndufu Alike, Ikwo LGA of Ebonyi State.

His last known address is Tudun Wada Village, after Bua Bank, FHA, by Berger Bus Stop, Lugbe, FCT, Abuja.

“Olojede Kolawole, a serving civil servant under the Budget Office of the Federation, Federal Ministry of Finance, Finance Building Abuja, was born on 28th September 1968 (54 years old), 1.6m tall and dark in complexion.

His last know address is House 02, behind St. Williams Catholic Church, Pwambara, Bwari, FCT, Abuja. “Ogunniyi Bukola Jide, a serving civil servant under the Budget Office of the Federation, Federal Ministry of Finance, Finance Building Abuja, is about 1.6m tall and naturally brown in complexion.

His last known address is House 13] Solution Estate, Karshi St. Jikwoyi, FCT East, Abuja.

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NSCDC rescues newborn baby abandoned in dilapidated building in Jigawa

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A newborn baby was found abandoned inside a dilapidated building at Kandahar B Quarters in Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

Spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state, Adamu Shehu, who disclosed this in a statement said the baby was rescued alive at about 5:am on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Shehu said the baby was taken to the General Hospital in Hadejia, where she was certified healthy by a medical doctor.

“The baby was discovered in a dilapidated building by one Zakar Mohd, a resident of the area who was returning from the mosque after observing morning prayers,” the statement read.

“He heard the cry of the baby that was placed by a netted fence meant to deter animals from gaining access to a planted Guinea Corn in the building,”

“He immediately reported the incident to the Ward Head, Ballaji Ali who informed NSCDC personnel at the Divisional office about the ugly development.

On reaching the scene, the Baby was taken to the General Hospital Hadejia to ascertain her health condition and was certified healthy by a medical doctor,”

“The Baby was thereafter handed over to officials of Social Welfare Department, Hadejia LGA for proper care while investigation is launched to fish out the culprit (s) to face full wrath of the law.”

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NSCDC mourns first outrider killed while performing motorbike stunt in Abuja

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The first outrider of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Dickson Dike (ASC) has died in a fatal accident in Abuja. Dickson was until his death, the motorbike escort rider of the NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi.

It was gathered that the deceased was leading Audi’s convoy when he ran into a culvert and died on the spot on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

“The commandant-general had just closed from work on Tuesday evening and was heading home when the incident happened at an intersection close to his official residence in the Federal Capital Territory,” an NSCDC source told Punch.

“Dickson was said to have attempted a stunt near a major intersection before Mr Audi’s residence at Asokoro Extension.

After passing the intersection and attempting a U-turn to join the rest of the convoy, he missed the brakes and ran into a concrete culvert while on high speed.”

The corps spokesperson, Mr Shola Odumosu, who confirmed the development on Thursday, September 29, described the incident as unfortunate.

“The entire management and staff of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) mourns a very gallant officer, ASC I Dickson Dike, the first outrider of the corps. May his soul rest in perfect peace.” he stated.

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NSCDC arrests fake soldier who defrauded 22 residents in Nasarawa

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The Nasarawa State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a fake soldier in Keffi-Wambai community, Lafia Local Government Area of the State.

The suspect, Moses Ayaka, 32, confessed to have defrauded over 22 individuals in the area with proceeds amounting to N440,000.

Parading the suspect at the State Command Headquarters of the NSCDC in Lafia on Tuesday, the State Commandant, Abbas Bappa Muhammed who spoke through the spokesperson, DSC Jerry Victor said the suspect was arrested based on the tip-off made available by the member of the public and a victim to the suspect.

“The suspect was arrested by the gallant men of the Command on the 9th September, 2022 at about 1700hrs in Keffi-Wambai, Lafia LGA of Nasarawa State,” the spokesperson stated.

“The suspect who is an indigene of Bakin Ayini, in Kokona local government area of Nasarawa State, was caught with various items that belongs to the military, these items include: No1 Dress, 1 set of Camouflage, P-Cap Tie, Military inner vest, sophisticated and poisonous Jack-knife and a motorcycle he allegedly stole from one of his victim.

“The suspect, confessed that some of the items were sold to him by one LCPL Gabriel serving in Maiduguri, Borno State and LCPL Daniel serving in Calabar, Cross-River State who he claimed are serving military personnel.

“The suspect, confessed that some of the items were sold to him by one LCPL Gabriel serving in Maiduguri, Borno State and LCPL Daniel serving in Calabar, Cross-River State who he claimed are serving military personnel.

“The suspect, Moses Ayaka,32yrs, onfessed to have defrauded over 22 individuals amounting to N440,000 and attributed it to the handiwork of the devil.

He will be charge to competent court of jurisdiction for prosecution after investigation is concluded,” he added.

DSC Jerry further called on the people of the State to be security conscious, and report any suspected movement in and around their vicinity, to any security agencies closer to them.

Politics

NSCDC arrests suspected oil thieves in Rivers state

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Three suspected oil thieves have been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Rivers State Command, after being nabbed with large wooden boat and two vehicles laden with illegally refined petroleum products.

Parading the suspects at the Ogbogoro Exhibit Jetty in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, the State Commandant, Michael Ogar said the command impounded a large wooden boat laden with about 24,000 litres of illegally refined petroleum products- Dual Purpose Kerosene, (DPK).

The suspects loaded the illegally refined petroleum products in cellophane and concealed them in sack bags.

The products were carefully arranged in the wooden boat such that a layman would assume it to be a passenger boat.

The suspects who were arrested by the Corps’ Marine Team along Isaka creek off the new Calabar River axis in Rivers State, have been identified as William Chen (29) male and Emmanuel Uriah (27) male.

In a related development, the Land Patrol Team arrested one Anayo Obasi, aged 38, male with a yellow and lemon-coloured minibus laden with about 1,500 litres of illegally refined automotive gas oil (AGO) concealed in cellophane.

Commandant Ogar added that another Toyota Camry Car laden with about 1,500 litres of illegally refined automotive gas Oil (AGO) was impounded at Abonnema Wharf by UTC junction in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

He added that the suspects would be charged to court after investigations have been concluded.

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ISWAP Terrorists Planning To Attack Christians, Targets In Nigerian Capital, Abuja, Released Kuje Jihadists To Pursue Goal—Civil Defence, NSCDC

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It also said that the Islamic terrorists had declared war against Christians in Nigeria, saying that was why they attacked the Kuje Correctional Centre and released some of their fighters to sustain the attack.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has raised the alarm over planned attacks by the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on selected targets in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
It also said that the Islamic terrorists had declared war against Christians in Nigeria, saying that was why they attacked the Kuje Correctional Centre and released some of their fighters to sustain the attack.


NSCDC disclosed this in letter with Ref: No; NSCDC/CMDT/FCT/INT/VOL.X/188 addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration and was by FCT Commandant, Peter Maigari.
 
The letter obtained by Leadership which SaharaReporters sighted on Sunday, was dated July 8, 2022, and titled: “Security Alert: Renewed Threat Of Attack By ISWAP Terrorist On Targets within The FCT”.
The letter reads, “Certified intelligence reveals that members of the decimated terrorist group Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have concluded plans to launch more coordinated and spontaneous attacks on selected targets within the federal Capital Territory (FCT) and had declared war against Christians in Nigeria.
“Intelligence abounds that ISWAP terrorist group has claimed responsibilities of the Tuesday 5th of July, 2022 attack on Kuje medium security custodial centre, releasing their adherent members.


“The foregoing is to enable them hibernate in targeted communities (FCT) and re-strategize for further terrorist activities, especially on soft targets to keep the agenda of the group alive to the public.
 
“Comment: Taking into consideration the recent terrorist attack on Kuje medium security custodial centre for good two hours without any security resistance indicated their readiness to carry out more coordinated attacks in selected cities/towns, security formations, schools, and worship centres in FCT, hence the released of their members for more formidable squad to achieved their dastardly act.

“Recommendation: Against this backdrop, it is advised that counter measures be emplaced, and
there is need to review existing security measures around such targets and other sensitive facilities with security formations, in FCT to frustrate the planned attack.
“This report is submitted for your information and necessary action sir.”


Last Tuesday, ISWAP terrorists attacked Mike Correctional Centre, freeing hundreds of inmates, including Jihadists held at the prison facility. 

Politics

NSCDC, group seek criminalisation of vote-trading

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A non-governmental organisation, Stop-Violence Against Women in Politics, has called for the amendment of the Electoral Act to criminalise vote selling the same way vote-buying is criminalised.

The Executive Director of Stop-VAWIP, Tumininu Adedeji, said this at the post-election press briefing in Ado Ekiti on Sunday.

The group in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said doing that would sanitise the nation’s electoral system the more.

She said some women were coerced to be agents of vote buying during the governorship election held in Ekiti State on Saturday, saying such an act could discourage many women from participating in politics.

Adedeji said, “Priority voting is not given to pregnant women and nursing mothers in all polling units.

“The Electoral Act 2022 does not empower the security agencies to expressly arrest and prosecute electoral offences.

“Women were coerced as both agents of vote-buying and selling with few cases tracked and reported.

“There is a need to step up the orientation and sensitisation programme to discourage voters from vote trading.

“NSCDC should conduct more public enlightenment on the availability and use of the N-alert application. Agencies should promote increased inter-agency synergy to curb vote-trading, including a service directory for election administrators and security agencies.

“There is a need to amend the Amendment of the Electoral Act, 2022 (as amended) to fully criminalise vote trading (vote selling and buying).”

The Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Ekiti State Command, Tolulope Adedeji, said the N-alert application, the alert system devised to facilitate response to incidents of violence, was used in Ekiti State.

He said the device would also be deployed in the Osun State governorship election to be held on July 16.

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Blast kills four NSCDC operatives in Niger

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Four operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were on Monday killed by a bomb suspected to be planted by members of the Boko Haram sect in Galadima Kogo, Shiroro local government area of Niger State.

The NSCDC spokesman, Olusola Odumosu, who confirmed the incident to journalists in Abuja, said the victims were killed after the agency’s operational vehicle was hit by the Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

He added that the driver of the vehicle was seriously injured in the blast.

Odumosu said: “A bomb explosion in the early hours of Monday rocked an operational vehicle of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps at Galadiman Kogo axis in Shiroro local government area of Niger State, killing four operatives instantly.

“The driver of the vehicle was seriously injured in the blast and had been rushed to the hospital where he is currently battling for his life.

“The affected officers were attached to Shiroro Hydro Power Station in Shiroro, Niger State.”

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NSCDC arrests two men with suspected adulterated kerosene in Niger

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a driver and his companion for carrying 45,000 litres of suspected adulterated kerosene in Niger State.

The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Haruna Zurmi, who disclosed this to journalists on Sunday in Minna, said the two men were arrested with an articulated truck carrying the product along Suleja-Kaduna Road on August 15.

Zurmi said the suspects were conveying the product to Kaduna State.

He listed the suspects as Salisu Idris (45) and Bashir Mohammed (25).

According to him, the suspects could not present the waybill but presented a paper issued on August 12, 2020, when they were accosted by the NSCDC operatives.

The commandant said: “The corps personnel who were on a routine patrol at about 2:00 p.m. on August 15, intercepted the articulated vehicle marked ABJ 988 XK, containing 45,000 litres of suspected adulterated kerosene without a genuine waybill.

“We have directed that a laboratory test should be conducted on the product. We have since begun an intensive investigation with a view to charging the suspects to court after the investigation.

“The corps will continue with our aggressive patrol on all the major highways in a bid to check the activities of vehicles conveying adulterated products.

“Security matters should not be left in the hands of security personnel alone.

“There is need for all sundry to complement the efforts of personnel with vital intelligence information that will help the security agents in the arrest of miscreants in our society.”

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LASEMA, NSCDC, others avert pipeline explosion in Lagos

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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Friday averted another fire outbreak in the Ikotun area of the state.

The incident was caused by pipeline leakages in the area.

The Director-General of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed the incident in a statement, blamed the incident on the activities of vandals.

He said: “Upon arrival at the incident scene, Omoboriowo Street, Pipeline Bus Stop, Igando-Ikotun Road, Igando, it was observed that a very large volume of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) was gushing out of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pipeline.

“Further investigation revealed that the heavy flow of PMS was caused by suspected pipeline vandalism and bunkering in the early hours of August 27.

Presently, there is no loss of life and property, serious sensitisation, public education and awareness is ongoing in the entire community.

“This is to avoid any form of open flame and burning through explosion or any other secondary incident. The entire area had become highly vulnerable due to the heavy flow of the highly flammable PMS.

“Responders at the incident scene are LASEMA, LASEMA Response Unit (LRU), Lagos State Fire Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), NNPC, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC).

“Three fire trucks are currently on ground, while the NNPC maintenance team is working to stop the flow in order to commence repairs. Operations are still ongoing.”

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NSCDC nabs five people with adulterated petroleum products in Akwa Ibom

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The Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Saturday, said it arrested five persons with a truckload of 200 cellophane bags, suspected to be filled with adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and another truck containing 33,000 litres of petroleum products.

This was disclosed by the State Commandant of the Corps, Abidemi Majekodunmi, while briefing newsmen at the command’s exhibits yard in Uyo.

According to Majekodunmi, two suspects, the truck driver, and conductor were apprehended along Itam Road at the Itu Local Government Area of the state, with a truck containing consignments of suspected illegal petroleum products.

Also, he said the other three suspects were nabbed by the Nigerian army with a 33, 000 litres truck loaded with petroleum products sourced from an illegal cracking location in Abia State, and were handed over to the NSCDC.

“This kind of activity can lead to bleeding of the Nigerian economy and certainly a nation striving towards development cannot afford to allow these kinds of things to be happening.

We have detained them, and they have made worthwhile statements. We are also pushing further to ensure that all other people involved in the activities will be brought to face the law so that justice can prevail.

We will ensure that we get to the root of this case, as they will be prosecuted in the competent Court of law. Trusting that this will serve as a deterrent to all conspiring to engage in these activities. We promise the people of Nigeria that we will look into this case to the very end.

“We have 200 Cellophane sacks filled with AGO suspected to have been sourced from an illegal refinery location. Now the security patrol team who are always on routine patrol accosted them on the road and demanded to search.

On searching, 200 cellophane bags were discovered filled with suspected stolen products. Illegally refined oil is a product of oil theft and this must not be allowed to continue. Even the degradation that it does to the economy is unbearable and it is a problem for the country,” Majekodunmi said.

Meanwhile, the commandant warned that it would no longer be business as usual for vandals, as the corps is taking necessary actions to dig out more conspirators.

“We want the public to support our progress with credible intelligent information, that we can use to execute our mandate and perform our constitutional duties and responsibilities.

“The Nigerian economy has a strong presence in the oil industry. We have to protect this industry because it is a strong national asset and that is one of the advantages that we have as a nation,” he added.

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NSCDC recovers abandoned baby in Kwara

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Friday recovered a day-old baby abandoned at a dumpsite in Kwara State.

The NSCDC spokesman in the state, Babawale Afolabi, who disclosed this in a statement in Ilorin, said the incident occurred at Dokoyirigi Compound in Patigi, Edu local government area of the state.

The statement read: “In the early hours of Friday, one of our officers at the Patigi Divisional Office was on her way to the office when she discovered an unidentified baby girl.

The baby was left in a stinking dumpsite located around the Dokoyirigi area of the town.

“She said the baby who was already becoming unconscious was a girl and the officer quickly took her to the general hospital in Patigi.

“The baby was immediately attended to and her medical condition has stabilised.”

The spokesman, however, said the agency has commenced moves to get the child’s mother.”

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Bandits terrorizing Nigerians have foreign sponsors – NSCDC

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The Commandant General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSDC), Ahmed Audi, said on Wednesday the bandits terrorizing Nigerians are backed by foreign elements.

Audi disclosed this at a training workshop for state commandants of the NSCDC held in Abuja.

The training is aimed at strengthening the corps capacity on effective leadership, civil-military relations, and conflict management.

The commandant general said the country is witnessing an asymmetric war that requires inter-agency collaboration among security agencies.

He said: “Following how events are unfolding in the country, we are experiencing a serious conflict that I think in the history of Nigeria, this is about the first conflict that will give us a serious problem and the conflict is called asymmetric war.

“We have had in the past had some semblance of this type of war but the proper manifestation of it is the one we are seeing now. Asymmetric war is a war that requires all hands to be on deck if we really want to deal with it and nip it in the bud.

“These guys are serious; these guys have international sponsors, so we need to come together.”

Audi implored security agencies to avoid rivalry and “service supremacy.”

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