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NSCDC Graduates 280 Participants of Its Command and College
NSCDC Graduates 280 Participants of Its Command and College
By: Michael Mike
To further entrench his philosophy of training, welfare and manpower development, the commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abubakar Ahmed Audi, Ph.D, mni, OFR has stated that, “the significance of training cannot be overemphasized especially when viewed against the backdrop of the emerging security threats and the need to be proactive on the part of security agencies”
The Commandant General made the statement at the graduation ceremony of the course 001/2023 of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps’, Command and Staff College in Jos, the Plateau State Capital.
Dr Audi said: “it’s expedient to inform you that this is the first in the series of capacity building programmes lined up to prepare the corps’ personnel physically, mentally and psychologically for the task ahead”.
The commandant General further explained that the Two Hundred and Eighty (280) were drawn from all the thirty six (36) states commands including the Federal capital territory (FCT) comprising One Hundred and Four female officers and One Hundred and Seventy Six male participants.
The CG while commending the participants for the performance, dedication, resilience, commitment and agility through out the duration of the course charged them to put into practice all they have learnt and be good ambassadors of the corps and the college.
Speaking earlier in his opening remarks, the Commandant of the NSCDC command and staff college, Assistant Commandant General (ACG) David Bille, said the participants were exposed to both academic and physical exercises during the duration of the course which include; staff course, staff duty, command course, administrative duty, intelligence and investigation and a leadership course at the Citizenship and leadership training centre, mountains school, Shere Hills, Jos among other courses.
He assured the commandant General that the participants are well equipped with requisite knowledge that will add to their professional disposition and value to the corps and the country in its entirety.
Goodwill will messages were given by the Garrison Commander, 3 Division, Nigeria Army, The commander, NAF 551 station, Jos, the commissioner of Police, Plateau State, The Commandant, NDLEA Academy, the comptroller NIS, Plateau State command, the Gbong Gwom, Jos and the Adagwom Izere, Jos North, where all participants were encouraged to live exemplary lives in their career.
Awards were given to best graduating participant; DSC Oluwaseun Abolurin and other participants who distinguished themselves academically and physically while the course lasted.
NSCDC Graduates 280 Participants of Its Command and College
TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST KILLERS OF REVEREND FATHER IN KADUNA
By: Samson Nantip
Troops of Sector 7 Operation SAFE HAVEN have arrested killers of a Reverend Father, Sylvester Okechukwu murdered after he was kidnapped in Tachira village in Kaura local government area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
The suspects were arrested on 25 March 2025 following a raid on the prime suspect’s hideout located at Ruga settlement in Warsa-Piti village in Lere LGA of Kaduna State. During preliminary investigation, the prime suspect, Pate Yau 33 year-old confessed to have been contracted by one Douglas Henry living in the same house with the slain priest to kidnap him.
Troops in a follow-up operation arrested Douglas Henry at Agwan Sariki Tachira in Kaura LGA of the State. The arrested suspects are in custody undergoing further interrogation.
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Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Recover Motorcycle
By Zagazola Makama
The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA successfully foiled a banditry attack along Inono Feeder Road, near Gidan Zuma, after a swift response by security forces forced the assailants to flee into the Saminaka Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 8:08 p.m., a large number of bandits armed with sophisticated weapons attempted to block the road, likely targeting travelers and local residents.
Upon receiving the distress call, security agencies swiftly mobilized to engage the assailants in a gun duel.
The bandits, overwhelmed by superior firepower, fled into the nearby Saminaka Forest, sustaining severe gunshot injuries in the process.
Security forces recovered one Honda motorcycle, suspected to belong to the fleeing bandits.
Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Recover Motorcycle
Hoodlums Invade Nigerian Army Liaison Office in FCT, One Killed
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected hoodlum was fatally injured while attempting to escape after he and two others invaded the Nigerian Army Liaison Office in Maitama, Abuja.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 8:20 p.m. when three unidentified hoodlums stormed the facility located at No. 38 Euphrates Street, Maitama. Upon sighting soldiers on duty, they attempted to flee.
One of the suspects sustained fatal injuries during the escape attempt and was rushed to Maitama District Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty. The remaining two suspects managed to escape.
The corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The Maitama Division of the FCT Police Command is leading efforts to track down the fleeing suspects.
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