NSCDC arrests 6 for illegal mining in Akoko-Edo, Edo State

The Edo State command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has arrested six persons for alleged illegal gold mining in Ojirame-Afe, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state. Commandant of the Corps in the state, Aniekan Udoeyop, made the disclosure on Friday, in Benin. Udoeyop represented by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Richard Ogbebor, said […]

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We are not at war, police and NSCDC will now ensure internal security – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that withdrawal of the military from troubled spots will not expose communities to more risks of attacks. Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. He said the president gave the assurance while reacting to concerns […]

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NSCDC deploys 14,000 personnel for Anambra election, warns against ‘funny behaviour’

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it deployed 14, 000 personnel for Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra to boost the number of personnel provided by other security agencies. The corps said the measure was also to guarantee confidence of the people in the provision of adequate security for the election. Abdullahi Muhammadu, […]

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