7 h. ago Alaafin of Oyo’s coronation: Oyo NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for security 

Tribune Online Alaafin of Oyo’s coronation: Oyo NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for security  In order to ensure a smooth and secure coronation ceremony for the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), led by Commandant Augustine Padonu, has deployed about 500 highly trained personnel to provide security. Alaafin of Oyo’s coronation: Oyo NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for security  Tribune Online

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28 h. ago NSCDC nabs Osun teacher molesting pupil, man for defiling minor 

Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, on Tuesday, said a 22-year-old male school teacher, Rufai Akorede, has been arrested for allegedly molesting a seven-year-old female pupil (name withheld) in Ilesa. The suspect was accused of thrusting his manhood into the mouth of the victim in a classroom, after school hours. Read More

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37 h. ago NSCDC Confiscates 70,000 Litres Of Stolen Petroleum In Rivers

A long container truck carrying 70,000 litres of stolen petroleum products concealed in an integrated storage tank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been seized by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. In a post on X on Monday, the NSCDC stated that its Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad conducted the operation as part […] The post NSCDC Confiscates 70,000 Litres Of Stolen Petroleum In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago NSCDC impounds truck loaded with 70,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a long container truck loaded with approximately 70,000 litres of read more NSCDC impounds truck loaded with 70,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt

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45 h. ago Why we deployed 900 personnel for Fitr celebration in Gombe – NSCDC boss

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Gombe State Command, has explained why it deployed 900 personnel to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the state. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer SC Buhari Saad on Thursday, quoting  Commandant Gyama Gyawiya, the State Commandant of the NSCDC. The Read More

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57 h. ago PICTORIAL: NSCDC seizes truck with 70,000 litres of stolen fuel

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has impounded a long container truck containing 70,000 litres of stolen petroleum products hidden in an inbuilt storage tank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a post on Monday via X, the NSCDC noted that the operation was carried out by the NSCDC Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Read More

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57 h. ago PICTORIAL: NSCDC seizes container truck with 70,000 litres stolen petroleum in Rivers

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has impounded a long container truck containing 70,000 litres of stolen petroleum products hidden in an inbuilt storage tank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a post on Monday via X, the NSCDC noted that the operation was carried out by the NSCDC Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Read More

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62 h. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers as Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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63 h. ago Okpebholo suspends security chief, bans unregistered vigilantes after 16 hunters killed

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken action following a tragic incident in the Uromi area, suspending the commander of read more Okpebholo suspends security chief, bans unregistered vigilantes after 16 hunters killed

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69 h. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers, Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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3 d. ago Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Vigilante Group Over Killing Of Northern Travellers 

Governor Monday Okpebholo, has suspended Commander of Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, over recent killings of northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that some individuals, suspected to be terrorists, were arrested on the 27th of March, 2025 and set ablaze by […] The post Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Vigilante Group Over Killing Of Northern Travellers  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Bans Illegal Vigilante Groups Over Uromi Killings

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd), and banned all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state. The decision followed the gruesome killing of 16 travellers of northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of the State, […]

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3 d. ago Uromi Killing: Okpebholo Sacks Security Corps Boss, Suspends Vigilante Groups

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has relieved the Commander of the State Security Corps, CP. Friday Ibadin (Rtd.) of his job. The Governor also ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under whatever guise in the State. A statement on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, […]

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3 d. ago Okpebholo suspends Security Corps Commander over Uromi killings

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the suspension of the Edo State Security Corps Commander, CP Friday Ibadin (retd). The governor also ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under whatever guise in the state. A special announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar […] The post Okpebholo suspends Security Corps Commander over Uromi killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Edo killing: Okpehbolo suspends security chief, bans illegal vigilante groups

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, following the March 27 lynching of travellers in Uromi, the Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. The victims, mostly from northern Nigeria, were set ablaze by an angry mob after a local vigilante group allegedly Read More

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3 d. ago Security Operatives Apprehend Two Suspects For Allegedly Stealing Cable In Ogun

Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, has arrested two suspected persons for stealing aluminium cable wires at Onijanganjangan, Obada-Oko, Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state. The security agency, also know as So-Safe Corps identified the suspects as Kamoru Mustapha and Mubarak Idris, saying that they were arrested on Saturday during a routine […] The post Security Operatives Apprehend Two Suspects For Allegedly Stealing Cable In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago IPCR condemns Edo travellers’ lynching, calls for investigation

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution on Saturday condemned the brutal killing of some Northern travellers in Uromi, Edo State. The victims, mostly Hausa hunters, were on their way to Kano on Friday to celebrate the Sallah festivities when members of the Edo State Security Corps and local vigilantes intercepted them. In a statement Read More

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5 d. ago Adeleke promises vehicles, gadgets to boost Amotekun’s operations

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said Amotekun Corps in the state would soon get operational equipment, motorcycles, and vehicles to enable operatives to perform optimally. The assurance came after the chairman, Osun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), Assistant Inspector General of Police, Wale Abbas (retd.), had placed the demands of the command which Read More

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5 d. ago Osun recruits 1,150 Amotekun Corps, promises support with necessary equipment

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has recruited 1,150 Amotekun Corps to aid security and promised to support them with adequate equipment. In his speech at the passing-out parade of the corps at the NYSC orientation camp, Ede, on Friday, he disclosed that the amended law has provided opportunities to be a […] The post Osun recruits 1,150 Amotekun Corps, promises support with necessary equipment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Group advocates voting rights for inmates, NYSC members, others

Tribune Online Group advocates voting rights for inmates, NYSC members, others The Unemployed Youth Initiative (UYI) has criticised the inability of security personnel, prison inmates, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and workers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to vote on election day in the country. Group advocates voting rights for inmates, NYSC members, others Tribune Online

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