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NSCDC Calls for Collaboration to Tackle Illegal Mining in Nigeria
NSCDC Calls for Collaboration to Tackle Illegal Mining in Nigeria
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General, Prof. Abubakar Audi has called for collaboration with security agencies to combat the cases of illegal mining in the country.
Speaking at a high-level National Stakeholders and Civil Society Summit in Abuja, where he addressed on the need of expanded role of the Corps in combating illegal mining and protecting national asset, Audi noted that the fight against illegal mining cannot be won by security forces alone, but requires grassroots engagement, local intelligence, and community buy-in.
At the event which was held at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, where senior officials from government, civil society, and security agencies sat to examine pressing threats including terrorism, oil theft, violent extremism, illegal mining, and human rights violations, Audi who served as the Guest Speaker, anchored his address on the theme: “The Role of Community Leaders and Civil Society Organisations in Tackling Illegal Mining in Nigeria.”
Represented by the Mining Marshals Commander; Assistant Commandant Attah Onoja, delivered remarks that drew attention from participants, and underscored the Corps’ record of success under his watch.
Onoja said: “Under the leadership of the Commandant General, Prof. Audi, the Corps has recorded tremendous success in disrupting illegal mining operations across various states,” adding that: “This has not only safeguarded Nigeria’s mineral resources but has also positively impacted government revenue and local economic development.”
He noted that the Mining Marshals, established during Audi’s tenure, have spearheaded intelligence-led operations against illicit resource extraction. Officials say their work—ranging from strategic deployments and arrests to seizures and prosecutions—has reshaped enforcement in a sector long plagued by criminal activity and revenue losses.
Onoja also called for greater inter-agency collaboration, coordination and cooperation, stressing that threats such as banditry and terrorism demand collective responses. “Security challenges…require collective action and sustained policy implementation,he noted, while reaffirming the Corps’ commitment to professionalism and integrity.
The summit agreed that the Nigeria’s security institutions—including the NSCDC—must be further empowered to confront the array of crimes undermining the country’s economic stability and democratic order.
NSCDC Calls for Collaboration to Tackle Illegal Mining in Nigeria
Seven pupils injured in Benue school explosion
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed that seven pupils were injured when a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) went off at a primary school in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources confirmed on Friday that the incident occurred on Sept. 16 at about 2:00 p.m. at the Local Government Education Authority Primary School, Ater Ayange.
He said the explosion happened when some pupils, who found an object in the school premises, began to play with it without knowing it was an explosive device.
“While playing, the pin of the device was pulled off, causing an explosion that injured seven children,” he said.
The sources said the children were rushed to St. Anthony Hospital, Zaki-Biam, where they were receiving treatment and responding well.
He added that the incident was not immediately reported to the police until Sept. 18, when the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ukum received information and deployed a patrol team to the school and hospital.
He said the Officer-in-Charge of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit had been deployed to sweep the area for possible detection of other hidden explosive objects and determine the nature of the device.
The police further disclosed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had commenced an investigation into the incident.
Seven pupils injured in Benue school explosion
Hoodlums set ablaze seven houses in Plateau community
By; Zagazola Makama
Suspected hoodlums have set ablaze seven mud houses in Ruwam Jirog Village, Kopmur Mushere West of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau satye.
Sources told Zagazola on Friday that the incident occurred on Sept. 19 at about 12:40 a.m.
The sources said that the hoodlums, suspected to be Fulani militia, invaded the village in the middle of the night and mischievously set fire to the houses.
According to the sources, on receipt of the report, security forces stormed to the scene to restore calm.
The sources added that victims of the incident were admonished not to resort to self-help as discreet investigation had commenced, while concerted efforts were ongoing to track and apprehend the perpetrators.
Hoodlums set ablaze seven houses in Plateau community
Police arrest nine suspects for NNPC pipeline vandalism in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Taraba has arrested nine suspects for alleged vandalism of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) pipelines along Kona Mountains and Minda axis of the state.
Sources said that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 15 at about 1:10 p.m. while engaging in the act.
The sources gave the names of the suspects as: Lagne Apollos, Isa Aminu, Ahmed Aminu, Kamal Abubakar, Solomon Tanko, Simon Mathias,Victor Kanu, Dogara Patrick amd Emmanuel Apollos.
According to the sources, operatives who acted on credible intelligence stormed the scene and caught the suspects in the act.
The sources added that about 30 cut-to-size pipes used in siphoning petroleum products were recovered as exhibits.
The sources said the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigations, while assuring that the command remained resolute in tackling economic sabotage in the state.
Police arrest nine suspects for NNPC pipeline vandalism in Taraba
Seven pupils injured in Benue school explosion
Hoodlums set ablaze seven houses in Plateau community
Police arrest nine suspects for NNPC pipeline vandalism in Taraba
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