Tag: NSCDC

Nigeria lost N51.28billion in 2015 to pipeline vandalism – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Wednesday said that Nigeria lost the sum of N51.28bn to pipeline vandalism in the year 2015. The Group Managing Director of the Corporation, Dr…

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NSCDC arrests 5 IDPs over alleged vandalism of camp structures

The Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Borno on Wednesday said it has arrested five Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) for allegedly vandalising and stealing camp structures. NSCDC Commandant in Borno,…

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Pirates kill NSCDC personnel in Bayelsa

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the death of one of its personnel who was killed in Southern Ijaw Council Area of Bayelsa by pirates. NSCDC…

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Police arrest pastor who chained his son for over a month

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested the pastor who chained his son for over a month. Pastor Francis Taiwo had flee after men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…

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No, farmers won’t pay any mandatory protection fees – FG assures

The Federal Government has dispelled reports going around that farmers who need protection for their farms by personnel of the Civil Defence Corps will have to pay. This clarification was made…

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Herdsmen killings: NSCDC officials to serve as farm guards

In order to curtail and stop the alleged killings of farmers by Fulani herdsmen and adequately protect farmlands for massive cultivation, the federal government may engage the services of officials…

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today Good luck to EFCC - Fayose Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, has made light of reports that his campaign…

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250 illegal refineries ‘destroyed’ by NSCDC

Over 250 illegal refineries were destroyed and 118 arrests were made in the last one year by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, according to a statement released by the…

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Boko Haram’s book of ‘spiritual indoctrination’ discovered in Borno

A "spiritual book" purportedly used by Boko Haram to indoctrinate new members has been discovered by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). Commandant of the NSCDC in Borno,…

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Boko Haram kingpin; father of 3 insurgents, arrested by NSCDC

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Sunday, said that it has arrested a Boko Haram kingpin who also confessed to being the father of three Boko Haram…

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Militant leader arrested in Bayelsa

Officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the anti-vandal unit have arrested the suspected leader of the gang that blew up an oil pipeline in…

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Nigerian Army fights off pipeline attack in Bayelsa

In a bid to end the activities of militants in the Niger Delta area, the Nigerian Army has launched an offensive in the region with the single aim of stopping…

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IG says only 3, not 500 people were killed by herdsmen in Agatu

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has described reports that over 500 people were killed in Agatu community of Benue state by Fulani herdsmen. The IGP, at the…

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An IDP camp in the North East of Nigeria | YNaija.com

A prostitution ring has been uncovered in Borno IDP camps

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a prostitution ring in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the state. The Borno state command of the NSCDC yesterday,…

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Fetish CAC pastor arrested with buried charms, animal heads (PHOTOS)

A 34-year-old diabolical pastor, Moses Abiodun, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ondo State command. Abiodun, a pastor of the Christ Apostolic Church…

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‘House of Reps members moved to tears at Maiduguri IDP camp’

The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Muhammadu, says Nigeria would be courting disaster by failing to rehabilitate people, especially children, who have gone through terrible…

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Law enforcement officer shoots man over fuel crisis in Festac

With the increased pressure and queues experienced at fuel stations across Nigeria, an unfortunate incident has occurred at Forte Oil Filling Station located on 21 road, Festac, Lagos, which lead…

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Fayose ready for EFCC, ICPC | Juta might emerge as PDP national chairman | Ben Bruce denies saying Kashamu should be jailed | More stories

Wike suspends Commissioner for Finance, Accountant-General. Punch Juta may likely be selected for the position of PDP national chairman. This Day 6 pipeline vandals arrested by NSCDC in Delta. Leadership…

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Bad example! NSCDC officials steal fuel from broken-down tanker

Officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps were earlier on Saturday, spotted scooping fuel from a broken-down petrol tanker in Ajaokuta. The fuel tanker crashed into a mechanic…

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Police and Civil Defence clash over 33,000-litre petrol tanker

Spoiler alert- The men with the guns won! There was a battle of the fittest and the most armed when the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Ogun State…

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Buhari appoints new Commandant for NSCDC

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Abdullahi Muhammadu as the new Commandant-General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps. A statement released by the Special Adviser to the…

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Tambuwal orders investigation into death of man in NSCDC custody

Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu  Tambuwal has directed the State Human Rights Agency to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of 38 year old Jamilu Abdullahi. The deceased…

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Bodies of 2 students found floating in River Osun

by Temitope Onitiju Corpses of two students of Ifeolu Secondary School, Osogbo, were found floating on River Osun by a woman who had gone to fetch water, on Thursday, January…

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@APCNigeria convention will be smooth sailing – security agencies

by Godwin Akanfe The police, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have expressed readiness to make today’s national convention of the…

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Civil Defence personnel pray for ailing Commandant General

by Akan Ido   Managementand staff of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have commenced fervent prayers for the quick recovery of their Commandant General, Dr. Ade Abolurin,…

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14-year-old boy arrested for sleeping with she-goat

by Temitope Onitiju The absurdities we hear on a daily basis continuously beats one's imagination. A 14-year-old boy's sexual urge has gone beyond the normal, as he's been accused of…

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41-year-old man arrested in Jigawa for defiling 9-year-old girl

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 41-year-old man, Zakari Imam, has been nabbed for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl at Hadejia City in Jigawa State. The suspect was arrested by the operatives…

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How fleeing graduate hawker was left to drown during NSCDC Lagos raid

by S'ola Filani A 37-year-old graduate of Accountancy, University of Lagos, who sold recharge cards under the Meckwen Bridge, Victoria Island,Lagos State, was left to drown by men of the…

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Fear of Ebola: Loose monkey causes panic in Ado-Ekiti

by Azubuike Azikiwe A monkey’s sudden appearance in Federal Housing Estate, Oke-Ila, Ado-Ekiti, is causing serious panic amongst residents of the area. The monkey is causing chaos, as it is reportedly…

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