We restored order, no student killed in Abuja School – NSCDC  

November 30, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

Contrary to claims in some sections of the media alleging the killing of two students of a secondary school in Gwarinpa, Abuja, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has said it is “noteworthy to point out that nobody was killed as alleged.” There were reports that the Corps personnel killed some students in Abuja on Wednesday. But in Read More

Ex-Civil Defence officers demand review of retirement benefits 

November 24, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

The Nigeria Association of Retired Civil Defence Officers (NARCDO) has called on the Federal Government to review the retirement benefits of officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Chairman of the Association, Deputy Commandant-General (DCG) Evans Ewurum, mni (rtd) said the appeal was aimed at having a retirement and pension plan that will place the Corps Read More

Group hails new camouflage uniform for NSCDC, CG for rebranding initiative

November 23, 2023 Editor 0

A civil society organisation, Citizens for change and transparency (CCT), has commended the introduction of new camouflage uniform for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), saying it would not only boost morale of personnel but shows the Commandant-General’s (CG) efforts to rebrand and reposition the Corps . The group while welcoming the initiative of the The Commandant General, Read More

Alleged certificate forgery: NSCDC boss not shielding personnel from investigation – Coalition

November 16, 2023 Editor 0

A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, Stand Up Nigeria, has described as mischievous a report by an online newspaper, claiming that the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has allegedly refused to release one of the corps officers, to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) for investigation over forgery of Read More

Biometrics verification: NSCDC directs firmness on smooth exercise in Lagos

November 3, 2023 Oguntade Ismailia 0

Lagos state Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has directed firms on the smooth conduct of the exercise in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, DSC Abolurin Oluwaseun, in a statement said the state commandant of Corps Usman Ishaq Alfadarai, directed that the on-going nationwide biometric verification in the service be conducted with firmness and in compliance Read More

NSCDC nabs 11 for vandalism, illegal mining, other offences in FCT

October 25, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

The NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu has reaffirmed his commitment to smoke out vandals and other criminals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This is in a bid to ensure peace, combat the spate of crime, and safeguard all critical assets and Infrastructures under the new FCT administration. Parading the suspects at the FCT Command Headquarters, Wednesdayin Abuja, Odumosu Read More

Gombe: NSCDC foil same sex-wedding, nab 76 suspects

October 23, 2023 Adejayan Gbenga Gsong 0

Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Gombe State Command, have foiled a plan by some individuals to host a same-sex wedding. They have therefore arrested 76 suspects in connection with the development. The state Public Relations Officer, Buhari Sa’ad, disclosed this while parading the suspects before journalists at the command’s headquarters in Gombe on behalf of the Read More

Coalition urges Tinubu to reward NSCDC CG with national honor

October 17, 2023 Editor 0

A Coalition of civil society organisations under the aegis of National Coalition against Terrorism has declared its support for the the leadership of the NSCDC, urging President Bola Tinubu to renew the appointment of the current Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi Addressing journalists in Abuja, Terrence Kuanum, the National coordinator of the Coalition expressed concern over report that certain group Read More

Retain Audi as NSCDC boss, group beckons Tinubu

October 16, 2023 Editor 0

A pro democracy group Stand Up Nigeria has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to retain Ahmed Audi as the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The group condemned move to appoint anyone outside the NSCDC. The group in a statement signed by its Cordinator Sunday Attah on Sunday said such plan if true, does not Read More

Vandalism: NSCDC, FCT Police collaborate to combat crimes in Abuja

October 11, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

The FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and its Police counterpart have renewed their commitment to collaborate effectively in ridding the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of crime. This decision is the fallout of a courtesy visit by the FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu to the Commissioner of Police (CP), Haruna Garba at the FCT Police Command Read More

Inter-agency collaboration: Odumosu visits Brigade of Guard, calls for uniy

September 13, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

The FCT Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Olusola Odumosu enliven esprit de corps, Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Acting Guards Brigade Commander, Col. Olusegun Adebisi Onasanya, ”the Chief Scorpion” at the Headquarters Guards Brigade, Abuja. The Commandant, in appreciating the existing strong synergy between the Civil Defence and the Nigeria Army on one Read More

Vandalism: NSCDC nabs, parades 20 manhole suspected thieves in FCT

August 28, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has nabbed and paraded 20 suspected vandals and manhole thieves. Commandant of the FCT, Olusola Odumosu, said from the intelligence gathered, most of the arrested thieves pretended to be homeless, slept under bridges but were caught stealing manholes and vandalising government property in various area in Read More

Ensure protection of critical infrastructure in Abuja, Odumosu charges personnel 

August 22, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, has charged officers and men of the FCT Command to work assiduously in ensuring the protection of all critical infrastructure in the territory. Addressing all personnel, including Area Commanders and Divisional (Officers DOs) across the Area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Tuesday, Odumosu said that his Read More

35 civil society groups hail Audi as NSCDC graduates 208

August 17, 2023 Editor 0

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has been commended for displaying “outstanding leadership”. No fewer than 35 civil society groups came together to applaud the Commandant General for a harmonious and seamless running of the NSCDC in the last two years. Under the aegis of Stand Up Nigeria (SUN), the coalition Read More

Odumosu now FCT NSCDC Commandant, as new Service spokesman emerges

August 11, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

In a bid to rejig, revamp, restructure and reposition the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command for more effective service delivery, the Commandant General (CG) of the Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has announced the redeployment of the service spokesperson, Commandant Olusola Odumosu as the new helmsman for the FCT Command. According to a statement signed by Read More

NSCDC: Audi prioritises personel welfare

August 7, 2023 Editor 0

The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigerian Civil Defence and Security Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has restated the commitment of the Corps towards prioritising the training of its personnel to achieving success in its constitutional duties. The CG, who spoke to journalists in Abuja over the weekend, noted that doing so would help in equipping officers with global best Read More

NSCDC personnel excited as FG clears 7 years promotion arrears

August 1, 2023 Editor 0

In what is seen as a significant development for the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Freelance Journalist Federation (FJF), a Civil Society organisation has expressed satisfaction with the clearance of seven years of promotion arrears owed personnel. Consequently, the Federation has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Commandant General (CG), of NSCDC, Dr. Audi Abubakar for the Read More

Akwa Ibom: NSCDC nabs 15 suspects, impounds 315,000 litres of PMS (3)

July 13, 2023 Uko Etim 0

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has apprehended 15 suspects and impounded seven trucks loaded with 315, 000 litres of substance suspected to be illegally acquired petroleum products also known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Akwa Ibom. The State Commandant of NSCDC, Akwa Ibom State Command, Mr. Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this while briefing newsmen at Read More

CSO condemns media attack, passes vote of confidence on NSCDC boss

June 30, 2023 Rosemary Moribirin 0

The Conference of Harmonized Civil Society Organisations (CHSCON), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) has called on the general public to disregard a publication purportedly written by it’s National Coordinator, calling on President Bola Tinubu to sack and prosecute Mr. Abubakar Audi, the Commandant General of the Nigerian Civil Defence and Security Corps (NSCDC) over some spurious, baseless and unfounded allegations. Read More

Sallah: NSCDC deploys 40,000 personnel, assures hitch-free celebration 

June 27, 2023 Bode Olagoke, Abuja 0

The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has assured Nigerians of a hitch-free Eid-el kabir celebration. He directed the deployment of 40,000 personnel nationwide including those deployed for protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure and joint operations. The CG charged all heads of formation to leave no stone unturned Read More

Eid-el-Kabir: Oyo NSCDC deploys 2,200 personnel to eid praying ground

June 27, 2023 Bayo Agboola 0

The Oyo state commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Michael Aderalewa, Monday stated that the command has deployed 2,200 personnel for the maintenance of Peace and Order in the state during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Dr. Adaralewa stated this while addressing the heads of formation of the corps during the weekly assessment of the state Read More

National Assets: NSCDC boss threatens sanction against zonal, state Commandants over sabotage

May 25, 2023 Bode Olagoke, Abuja 0

…Urges Private Security Firms to cooperate with Corps The Commandant General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has vowed to sanction all Corp officials who are not measuring up to the execution of protecting national assets and infrastructure in the country. The NSCDC boss threatened to discipline any zonal or state Commandants who compromise Read More