Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

The inauguration followed President Bola Tinubu’s directive for a comprehensive, transparent and unhindered investigation into the deaths, which occurred on September 17 after the suspects were arrested during anti-illegal mining operations in Niger State.

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the constitution of the committee on Saturday, September 19, 2026, while also releasing the names of 20 NSCDC officers suspended in connection with the incident.

July 21, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has reopened the online recruitment portal for Nigeria’s key paramilitary agencies, including the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). THEWILL had reported that the Civil Defence, Correctional,...

February 03, (THEWILL) - The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has directed the Federal Ministry of Interior to immediately withdraw all camouflage uniforms from security and law enforcement agencies under its supervision. ONSA’s directive was in a circular...

October 23, (THEWILL) - Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bauchi State, have arrested a 500-level student of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, for allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old student to death. The NSCDC Commandant,...