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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is operating as a paramilitary agency within Nigeria, alongside discussions regarding presidential leadership on national security matters.

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated yesterday

The latest in this situation

  1. President Tinubu committed to recruiting young personnel and ending stagnation in paramilitary forces, with the minister chairing the oversight board.
  2. NSCDC carried out an operation in the city of Minna.
  3. President issues directives regarding operational failures of the NSCDC.
  4. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is operating as a paramilitary agency within Nigeria, alongside discussions regarding presidential leadership on national security matters.

How it started

17 reports, 7 independent, last reported Sep 28. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is operating as a paramilitary agency within Nigeria, alongside discussions regarding presidential leadership on national security matters.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
NigeriaNigeria Security and Civil Defence CorpsBola Ahmed TinubuMinnafederal government

How it developed

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  1. President Tinubu committed to recruiting young personnel and ending stagnation in paramilitary forces, with the minister chairing the oversight board.Sub-event
  2. NSCDC carried out an operation in the city of Minna.1 source
  3. President issues directives regarding operational failures of the NSCDC.1 source
  4. NSCDC facility location in Minna confirmed, operating under Federal Government control.1 source
  5. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) aligns its operations with international mandates.Sub-event
  6. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) headquarters has issued deployment orders concerning election security, involving entities in Abuja and Osun State.Sub-event
  7. NSCDC arrested deserters in Badagry, while suspects vandalized critical MTN armoured cables during arrests in Lekki.Sub-event
  8. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) conducted operations in Benin City to protect local assets.Sub-event
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  1. NSCDC checkpoint destroyed during an attack in Kebbi State.1 source
  2. Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed security reinforcement around NIPSS in Kuru, coinciding with a visit by Kashim Shettima to the institution.Sub-event
  3. NSCDC functions as a paramilitary agency in Nigeria, with presidential leadership on national security being discussed.1 source

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