Military
NSCDC CLINCH MOST IMPROVED PARAMILITARY AGENCY OF THE YEAR, 2023
NSCDC CLINCH MOST IMPROVED PARAMILITARY AGENCY OF THE YEAR, 2023
By: Michael
The activities of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has continued to receive recognition from stakeholders in the security circle with the most recent been the award of the most improved paramilitary agency of the year 2023 accorded the corps by the security watch magazine in a ceremony tagged: “CELEBRATING ICONS OF NATIONAL SECURITY” which took place at the Merit House, Maitama, Abuja.
The Commandant General, Abubakar Ahmed Audi, On assumption of office and concerned about the security situation of the country took flight to ensure the curtailing of all forms of crime in collaboration with sisters agency while carrying out its core mandate by establishing the Special Female Squad and the Safe School Initiative.
The twin concepts geared towards securing students and school environments recorded instant success of reducing crime and criminality to the barest minimum around second environments.
The Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Crime Watch Magazine, Mr Tony Okpe, said the choice of the NSCDC for the award was based in the visionary and exemplary leadership qualities of the Commandant General, Abubakar Ahmed Audi, P.hD, mni, OFR whose brainchild is the Special Female Squad and the Safe School Initiative, two proponent aimed at safeguarding students, school environment and administrators from external threats.
Mr Okpe admonished other heads of security agencies to think out of the box in carrying out their statutory responsibilities in order to birth a holistic approach to strategies that will bring about a comprehensive national security by emulating the NSCDC and the Commandant General of the Corps.
The Commandant General was awarded a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD as the BEST PERFORMING ICON OF NATIONAL SECURITY.
The corps also received other awards such as the BEST PERFORMING OPERATIONAL FEMALE SQUAD OF THE YEAR 2023 and THE BEST PERFORMING OPERATIONAL FEMALE OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2023.
NSCDC CLINCH MOST IMPROVED PARAMILITARY AGENCY OF THE YEAR, 2023
Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects
Troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation Safe Haven have rescued two kidnapped victims in the outskirts of Josho Village, Daffo District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday following credible intelligence on the location of the victims.
Upon sighting the troops, the kidnappers abandoned their captives and fled into the bush. A search of their hideout led to the rescue of two female victims, identified as 11-year-old Nanbam Adamu and Dorcas Wantu, both from Mbor Village in Mushere District, Bokkos LGA.
The victims were debriefed and handed over to their uncle, Mr. Caleb Mantau, to reunite them with their families.
Meanwhile, troops have launched a follow-up operation to track down and neutralize the fleeing kidnappers.
Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects
Military
Joint Security Forces Repel Bandits’ Retaliatory Attack in Mada, Neutralize another Kingpin Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu
Joint Security Forces Repel Bandits’ Retaliatory Attack in Mada, Neutralize another Kingpin Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu
By: Zagazola Makama
Joint security forces in Zamfara State have successfully repelled a retaliatory attack by bandits in Mada, Gusau Local Government Area, neutralizing several terrorists, including notorious bandit leader Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when heavily armed bandits stormed Mada, attempting to retaliate against recent security operations.
However, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with local vigilantes known as Askarawa, swiftly engaged them in a fierce battle.
The security forces overpowered the bandits, inflicting heavy casualties and securing the area. Among those neutralized was Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu, a notorious bandit kingpin responsible for multiple attacks, kidnappings, and terror activities in Zamfara State.
Joint Security Forces Repel Bandits’ Retaliatory Attack in Mada, Neutralize another Kingpin Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu
Rival Bandit Leader, Shekau Killed in Kaduna Ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
A notorious bandit leader who called himself Shekau, because of his notoriety, operating around the Narewo River bank in Kachia Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, has been ambushed and killed by a rival faction led by another bandit leader, Shumo.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that Shumo, an indigene of Ragadada, Buruku in Birnin Gwari LGA, launched the attack in retaliation for a previous assault by Shekau, who had reportedly seized his weapons and killed several of his fighters.
It was gathered that the ambush paid off as Shekau was killed alongside some of his lieutenants during the ambush on March 5, 2025.
The neutralized bandits were buried by individuals identified as Yellow Million, Baba Kusa, and an imam from Kabode village, Kachia LGA.
Though, bandits activities in Kaduna has drastically stepped down due to the non Kinetic efforts of the Kaduna State government and security agencies but ongoing rivalries among bandit factions operating in the region has also intensified with multiple casualties reported in recent times.
Rival Bandit Leader, Shekau Killed in Kaduna Ambush
Security: Borno Gives 110 Vehicles, 280 Houses to Police, Others
IGP launches Zulum’s distribution of 110 vehicles, 280 houses to police, others
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