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.
11 reports, 6 independent
Updated Sep 21
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What happened
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 aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.President issues directives regarding operational failures of the NSCDC.1 source
- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) aligns its operations with international mandates.Sub-event
- 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
- NSCDC arrested deserters in Badagry, while suspects vandalized critical MTN armoured cables during arrests in Lekki.Sub-event
- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) conducted operations in Benin City to protect local assets.Sub-event
NSCDC checkpoint destroyed during an attack in Kebbi State.1 source
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed security reinforcement around NIPSS in Kuru, coinciding with a visit by Kashim Shettima to the institution.Sub-event
NSCDC functions as a paramilitary agency in Nigeria, with presidential leadership on national security being discussed.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Nigerian paramilitary agency
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
Related events
- NSCDC personnel were present during protests in Abuja on August 19, 2026.
- NSCDC detained miners in Niger State, and the Federal Government has launched an investigation into the incident.
- NSCDC conducted raids in Niger State and held detainees at state command in Minna, amid allegations of guard abuse.
- NSCDC arrested Umar while he was working at the Peoples Democratic Party secretariat.
- The Federal Government has committed to equipping the Nigerian Customs Service.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- thenationonlineng.net
- channelafrica.co.za
- arabnews.com
- pmnewsnigeria.com
- punchng.com
- thesun.ng
- punchng.com