Bumper Raid: Joint Security Forces Arrest 70 Suspected Kidnappers In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting No fewer than 70 suspects linked to kidnapping, rape and other criminals activities have been arrested by a joint security forces in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. The operation was executed by the Special Intelligence Squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), with support from […]
NSCDC Commandant Calls for Stronger Insurance Coverage for Officers
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Olusola Odumosu, has called for stronger and more effective insurance protection for security personnel, saying officers face daily risks in the line of duty. Speaking at a one-day sensitisation workshop on insurance held at the NSCDC headquarters in […]
Four Security Officers Killed in Benue Ambush by Suspected Herdsmen
Four members of a joint security patrol team have been killed in an ambush by suspected armed herdsmen in Udei community, near Yelewata, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims were part of the Buffalo Squad of Operation Zenda, a combined security task force made up of the Mobile Police Force, Nigeria […]
NSCDC Trains 200 Officers in Weapons Handling to Boost FCT Security
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has graduated 200 officers in basic arms training to strengthen internal security operations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The passing out parade (POP) ceremony took place on Wednesday at the NSCDC FCT Command headquarters in Abuja. The event featured drills, weapon handling demonstrations, and a silent […]
Benue Massacre Leaves 6,527 Homeless, 2 Soldiers Dead, Says NEMA
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has revealed that over 100 people have been killed with 6,527 displaced, following a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen in Benue state. Recall that on Saturday morning, herdsmen militia launched a fresh attack on Yelewata, a community in Guma LGA of Benue, killing dozens of […]
Families of Fallen Officers Receive Compensation as NSCDC Marks ICDO Day
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has disbursed over N600 million in insurance benefits to 146 personnel and families of deceased officers between 2023 and 2024. The cheques were presented during the International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO) Day celebration on Monday at the NSCDC headquarters in Abuja. The ICDO is observed annually on […]