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Tunji-Ojo Makes Case for Better Civil Defence
Tunji-Ojo Makes Case for Better Civil Defence
By: Michael Mike
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has stressed the need for collective action, international cooperation, and community engagement in promoting Civil Defence and disaster risk reduction.
The Minister made the call on Monday as the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) commemorates the 2025 International Civil Defence Day Organisation (ICDO), in a keynote address.
He decried that the world has witnessed an increase in the frequency and severity of threats, thus, highlighting the importance of civil defence in protecting human lives, promoting sustainable development and protection of critical national assets and infrastructure.
Represented at the national headquarters of the Corps by the Secretary of Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin, the Minister explained that the situation underscores the imperative of Civil Defence.
He said it is imperative that we continue to prioritize civil defence and their efforts, and work together to promote culture of prevention, preparedness and response and support the development of resilient communities that can withstand the current security threats, the minister stated.
Corroborating the Minister’s position while delivering the ICDO 2025 message with the theme: Civil Defence, Guarantee of Security for the Population, Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Audi, emphasized the need for collaboration and synergy among agencies and other critical stakeholders to make the world safer and more secured.
He assured that NSCDC will continue to strive for effective protection of critical national assets and infrastructure (CNAI), and will not relent in strengthening physical security, and sensitisation of the general public in order to guarantee security and well-being of the citizenry.
The CG disclosed that the establishment of the Special Intelligence Squad, Mining Marshall, Agro Rangers and Special Female Squad has led to steady successes and achievements by Corps.
Continuing, he said SIS has arrested over 500 suspects, destroyed more than 350 illegal refineries, Special Female Squad has thwarted over 48 kidnapping attempts on schools, while the newly established mining marshall has closed down over 170 illegal mining sites.
On the welfare of personnel which the NSCDC boss pledged his determination to uphold, he used the opportunity to symbolically present cheques worth more than N188million to over 20 next of kin of deceased personnel as insurance benefits.
Speaking earlier in a welcome address, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, DCG Zakari Ningi, noted that ICDO is marked globally every 1st March to raise awareness about the crucial role of Civil Defence Organization in safeguarding communities against natural and man-made disasters, adding that NSCDC is at the fire front in the protection of CNAI, crisis management, regulation of Private Guard Companies and intelligence gathering amongst other.
Goodwill messages were delivered by the representatives of the Chief of Army Staff, Inspector General of Police and Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service respectively Major General JO Attah, DIG Frank Mbah mni and DCGI Ada James Umanah.
Other highlights of the ICDO celebration in Abuja include parade and simulation exercises by NSCDC personnel depicting the core mandates of the Corps.
This year’s ICDO was marked at the National Headquarters of the Corps on the 3rd March because 1st of March which is set aside and marked globally fell on a weekend.
Tunji-Ojo Makes Case for Better Civil Defence
Police arrest two suspected informants to bandits in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
Two suspected informants to bandits have been arrested by the police in Kwara State.
According to a police sources, the suspects, Abdullah Yakubu, 27, and Jamilu Hamidu, 25, both from Kaima, were arrested on April 26, 2025, in Chikanda via Yashikira.
They were brought to the station by a retired DSP and vigilante members.The suspects, who had escaped from Kainji National Park, confessed to providing information to bandits operating within the park. They reportedly received ₦20,000 for each tip-off given to the criminals.
Police arrest two suspected informants to bandits in Kwara
Army troops rescue Deputy Commander of NDLEA officer, five others from kidnappers in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with other security agencies rescued six persons, including a senior officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), from suspected kidnappers in Taraba State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescue followed a distress call received at about 11:40 p.m. on April 27 from a youth leader, Abe Samuel, who reported that a Toyota Hilux vehicle had come under attack along the Wukari–Kente Road.
Responding swiftly, the troops deployed to the area and found the abandoned vehicle with registration number FG 117-B03 and a punctured tire, but the occupants were missing.
A joint search and rescue operation was immediately launched, and by 6:00 a.m. on April 28, troops successfully rescued the Deputy Commander of NDLEA Zone 1, Ibadan, Musa Hudu, and five other victims from a nearby bush.
The victims were unharmed, and preliminary investigation revealed that they had fled into the bush after three armed men attacked their vehicle and shot at them with a dane gun.
The victims were safely escorted out of the area and allowed to proceed with their journey after their vehicle was repaired.
Rival gangs clash at wedding, one dead in Kontagora, Niger State
By Zagazola Makama
A deadly clash between rival gangs erupted at a wedding ceremony in Bayan-Waya area of Kontagora, Niger State, on April 27, 2025, resulting in the death of one man.
According the a police source, the fight involved members of rival groups known locally as “Sarasuka.” During the altercation, Aliyu Abubakar, 25, from Gangare Sagi Area, was seriously injured.
A team of police officers quickly responded to the scene and rushed the victim to Kontagora General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
The sources said efforts are ongoing to arrest the culprits involved in the fatal incident.
Rival gangs clash at wedding, one dead in Kontagora, Niger State
Police arrest two suspected informants to bandits in Kwara
Army troops rescue Deputy Commander of NDLEA officer, five others from kidnappers in Taraba
Rival gangs clash at wedding, one dead in Kontagora, Niger State
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