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Assistant Superintendent of Corps (ASC), Usman Isah Ndamaka, made the disclosure while testifying before the Justice Mohammed Mohammed-led Judicial Commission of Inquiry investigating the September 17, 2026 deaths in Minna.

A heavily fortified building fitted with underground passages suspected to have served as secret escape routes has been uncovered in Asaba, Delta State, deepening concerns over an alleged drug operation and possible wider criminal activities within the premises.

President Bola  Tinubu has ordered a full and transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State.

Bago disclosed this while speaking to journalists in the state capital, saying the government had launched an investigation into the incident and would establish what led to the deaths.

The directive followed the deaths of the suspects arrested during coordinated enforcement operations against illegal mining in the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas of Niger State on September 15 and 16.

NSCDC deploys 10,000 personnel across Osun ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with the Commandant-General personally leading the nationwide election security operation. State Commandant Igbalawole Sotiyo issues a stern warning against partisanship, human rights abuses and misconduct,...

Fake university exposed: NSCDC operatives uncovered an illegal university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Ilado, Olorunda LCDA, Lagos, after days of intelligence gathering and covert surveillance. 160 students rescued: About 160 students were evacuated from the premises,...

May 13, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has recorded a major breakthrough in the protection of critical national infrastructure, following the interception of suspected railway vandals and the recovery of a large quantity of...

February 28, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a fresh five-year term. The renewal, which took effect from Friday, February 27, 2026,...

December 17, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has assured residents of a safe and peaceful Christmas celebration, following the deployment of 4,000 personnel across the territory to bolster security...