Crime
NSCDC Dissolves Anti-Vandal Unit Nationwide
NSCDC Dissolves Anti-Vandal Unit Nationwide
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dissolved its Anti-vandal units nationwide.
Determined to ensure the actualisation of its mandate of protecting Critical National Assets and Infrastructure as well as confronting the menace of oil theft in the country, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Tuesday announced the dissolution of its Anti-vandal units nationwide.
Announcing the dissolution at the Corps National Headquarters in Abuja, Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Audi, revealed that, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aragbesola approved the measure to reposition the Corps for better service delivery.
Audi also directed that all illegal roadblocks mounted by the anti-vandal unit across the nation be dismantled with immediate effect.
He said: “In view of the recent developments in some states and the unsatisfactory performance of the unit in the past few months, there is need to sanitise and bring fresh zeal to the operations of the unit.
“The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has approved the dissolution of the unit nationwide and the dismantling of all unapproved road-blocks mounted by NSCDC personnel across the country with immediate effect.
“The Minister has also directed the immediate reconstitution of the Antivandal unit nationwide and we are going to do that without delay.”
The Commandant General who talked tough while addressing the top management of the Corps and State Commandants nationwide, maintained that the federal government has expressed serious displeasure on the issue of oil theft which requires drastic measures by the Corps in order to protect the major revenue base of the country.
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He decried the insinuations in some quarters that security agencies are accomplices in oil theft, warning that NSCDC will not hesitate in using its internal disciplinary mechanisms to sanction any personnel found sabotaging government’s efforts.
Audi said: “The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence will not condone unethical practices, misconduct or misbehaviour•
Meanwhile, the Commandant General explained that adequate modalities have been put in place to avoid loopholes and warned perpetrators of such economic crimes like illegal bunkering and vandalism of pipelines to desist from it, assuring that reconstitution of new Anti-vandal teams will not exceed one week.
He noted that the NSCDC has received a lot from the federal government in support of the on ongoing war against the menace and other related crimes, thanking President Muhammadu Buhari for his immense support which according to him has resulted in the procurement of eight gunboats commissioned for use in the Niger Delta region recently.
He added that very soon, operational vehicles procured by the Corps from the Federal government’s support will be commissioned by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aragbesola.
He noted that: “The Federal government’s support to the Corps demonstrate the seriousness government attached to addressing the issue of oil theft and the Corps is going live up to expectation without compromising standards.”
NSCDC Dissolves Anti-Vandal Unit Nationwide
Troops Foil Attack on Rim Community in Plateau, Recover Four Motorcycles
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), in collaboration with special forces and Department of State Services (DSS) personnel, have foiled an attack on Rim community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, when troops of Sector 6 responded to a report of an attack on the community.
The sources said the troops and other security personnel established contact with the suspected gunmen upon arrival at the scene.
The assailants reportedly fled in disarray into nearby bushes following an exchange of fire with the security personnel.
The troops subsequently combed the area and recovered four motorcycles believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing gunmen.
A manhunt has been launched to track down the suspects, while security personnel continue efforts to prevent further attacks and protect residents of the community.
Further details are expected as the operation progresses.
Troops Foil Attack on Rim Community in Plateau, Recover Four Motorcycles
Crime
Suspected Berom Militia attack fulani youths returning from mosque, kill one, injure another in Plateau
Suspected Berom Militia attack fulani youths returning from mosque, kill one, injure another in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Suspected Berom militia have reportedly killed a 28-year-old man and injured another in in a targeted attack on the fulani while they were returning from Maghreb prayers along the Dorowa–Rafamol road in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:42 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, following a distress call from Rafamol community.
The sources said troops who responded to the call discovered that two persons had been shot by the suspected attackers.
One of the victims, identified as Abdullahi Yakubu, was reportedly killed at the scene, while the second victim, Abdullahi Aminu, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.
Aminu was subsequently taken to Barkin Ladi General Hospital, where he is receiving medical treatment. According to the sources, three empty cartridge cases of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered at the scene
Troops have since intensified security operations around Dorowa Babuje and Rafamol communities to track down the perpetrators and prevent possible reprisals or further escalation of tensions.
Suspected Berom Militia attack fulani youths returning from mosque, kill one, injure another in Plateau
Troops raid suspected robbers’ hideout in Nasarawa, recover motorcycle
By: Zagazola Makama
LAFIA — Troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have conducted a clearance operation on a suspected robbery hideout at Agwatashi in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, following information on the suspected hideout of armed robbers in the area.
The troops searched the location but made no contact with the suspected criminals, who were believed to have fled before their arrival.
During the operation, the troops recovered one motorcycle and other miscellaneous items suspected to be associated with the activities of the group.
The recovered items have been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Security agencies are expected to sustain clearance operations across the area to deny criminal elements freedom of movement and prevent them from establishing operational bases in the community.
Troops raid suspected robbers’ hideout in Nasarawa, recover motorcycle
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