Death in Custody: NSCDC Detains 24 Personnel The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained 24 personnel in connection with the deaths of 33 suspected illegal miners in Niger State, as the Corps ordered its flag to fly at half-mast across all formations for three days in honour of the victims. The Corps
FG Sets Up Panel to Probe Deaths of 37 Miners in Custody, Suspends 21 NSCDC Officers The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 people held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State over alleged illegal mining activities. The Minister of Interior,
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state following protests and destruction of property triggered by the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Bago announced the curfew on Friday during a press conference, saying it would take effect
Niger NSCDC Commandant Suspended as Over 30 Suspected Illegal Miners Die in Custody The Federal Government has ordered the immediate suspension of the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, following the reported deaths of suspected illegal miners in the state. The suspension was announced on Friday
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has paraded suspects allegedly involved in car theft, armed robbery, cable vandalism, the theft of agricultural equipment and other criminal activities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighbouring states. The suspects were brought before journalists at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja following a series of
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have intensified operations against illegal mining activities across Nigeria as authorities move to strengthen regulatory compliance in the solid minerals sector. The specialised enforcement unit is increasing surveillance and enforcement activities nationwide, with operational teams in the South-West among those stepping up action against operators
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued 15 trafficked children, recovered stolen service rifles and dismantled an alleged inter-state telecommunications infrastructure vandalism network in a series of intelligence-led operations across the country. The operations, conducted by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS), also led to the arrest of serving NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners during a raid on an illegal gold mining site in Edo North, while two alleged operators linked to the operation are being sought. The suspects were apprehended on Friday, August 28, 2026, at an illegal mining site within the Okpella/Ososo/Egbetua
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested three suspects in Adamawa State over the alleged vandalism and illegal transportation of about 250 NNPC pipeline pipes. The suspects were intercepted by the Commandant’s Special Squad at Jereng in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected vandalised pipeline materials.
Job Scam: ICPC Secure Conviction of NSCDC Deputy Commandant The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a Deputy Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sani Lawal, for employment fraud. Lawal was convicted by Justice A.A. Bawale of Katsina State High Court No. 3