The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced infrastructure projects worth over one billion naira at its national headquarters in Sauka, Abuja, with completion expected before the end of December. The Commandant-General of the Corps, Professor Ahmed Audi, disclosed this on Thursday during the groundbreaking ceremony. He said the projects include the construction…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have intensified their crackdown on illegal mining activities across the country, warning operators against violating mining regulations. The Commander of the Mining Marshals, ACC Attah John Onoja, said enforcement operations would continue nationwide without a predetermined sequence, as the Corps moves to ensure strict compliance…
An independent investigative committee set up by the Federal Government has found that 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State were victims of asphyxiation. The chairman of the committee and former Deputy Director-General of the Department of State Services, Jonathan Kure,…
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State, Usman Isah Ndamaka, has admitted that he failed to rescue 37 detained miners who died in a cell under his supervision. Ndamaka, who was in charge of the detention facility at the NSCDC Niger State Command, made the admission on Wednesday…
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals have denied involvement in the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in custody in Niger State on September 16, 2026. The Commander of the Mining Marshals, John Onoja Attah, made the clarification in a statement on Sunday, dismissing allegations linking his unit to…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned Nigerians against spreading misinformation, fake videos and propaganda capable of worsening insecurity and triggering attacks on innocent citizens. The FCT Commandant of the NSCDC, Dr Olusola Odumosu, gave the warning during a nationwide roadshow organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Abuja…
A trending video has surfaced online showing operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) raiding an alleged illegal factory producing adulterated fruit juice in Badagry, Lagos State. The operation reportedly led to the arrest of two women suspected of being involved in the production and distribution of the fake fruit juice products….
The Federal Government has expressed grief over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The suspected illegal miners were detained following enforcement operations against illegal mining activities in the Wushishi/Lukoto axis of Niger State. The Minister of…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a former employee of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Isaac Zegbe, and his alleged accomplices over the suspected vandalism and theft of electricity cables worth more than N350 million. The suspects were arrested following an investigation into the alleged theft and vandalisation of electricity…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a serving personnel over the alleged diversion and illegal sale of service rifles. The development was disclosed by the NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, during a briefing with journalists in Abuja on Friday. Afolabi said the suspect, whose identity was not disclosed, was arrested following an…
