Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps

Nigeria nationwide security alert

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Nigeria Police Force issues nationwide security alert

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a nationwide security alert following intelligence regarding the increased mobilization of terrorist elements. The warning indicates plans for coordinated attacks on vulnerable locatio

Infrastructure theft and vandalism in Nigeria

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: NSCDC arrests suspects for infrastructure theft in Osun and Zamfara

Law enforcement agencies in Nigeria have conducted several operations targeting the theft and vandalism of public and school infrastructure. In the Federal Capital Territory, the FCT Police Command arrested ten suspects

Nigerian security operations against smuggling and drugs

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nigerian police arrest drug suspects in Oyo and Akwa Ibom

Nigerian security agencies have conducted several operations targeting the trafficking of illegal petroleum products and narcotics across various states. In late August, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSC

Nigerian bridge infrastructure repairs and security

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: First Niger Bridge to close for two weeks starting September 7

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has initiated emergency interventions for critical infrastructure following reports of severe structural damage and vandalism. Initial reports highlighted structural failures on

Security measures in Nigerian educational institutions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Nigerian schools fortify campuses with escape routes amid rising abductions

Security efforts in Nigerian educational institutions have intensified in response to threats such as kidnapping, cultism, and terrorist attacks. To address these vulnerabilities, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence

Niger Delta illegal oil siphoning incident

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Niger Delta pipeline incident sparks dispute over death toll

On September 3, 2026, a fatal incident occurred at Okari Jetty in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Reports from the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) indicated that over 20

Lagos State security resource enhancements

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Lagos State donates patrol vehicles to Nigerian Railway Corporation

The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has initiated several resource donations to strengthen security infrastructure and personnel capacity in Lagos, Nigeria. In August 2026, the LSSTF provided protective gear to

Nigeria CDCFIB paramilitary recruitment

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: CDCFIB advances recruitment to physical screening stage

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) is conducting a nationwide recruitment exercise for Nigeria’s four paramilitary services: the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

Electricity infrastructure vandalism in Nigeria

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Nigeria security agencies conduct nationwide arrests for arms and mining

In late July 2026, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported the vandalism of six 330kV transmission towers on the Yola–Jalingo line. The sabotage involved the removal of approximately 130 critical bracing membe

Nigeria illegal mining and security response

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: NSCDC honors Mining Marshals Commander Attah John Onoja

Efforts to combat illegal mining and related crimes in Nigeria have seen increased international cooperation and domestic recognition. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has advocated for stronger colla

EFCC financial crime investigations in Nigeria

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: EFCC investigates alleged $12,000 BDC fraud in Enugu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has engaged in multiple legal and investigative actions regarding financial crimes in Nigeria. In Lagos, the EFCC arraigned Gideon Bakpa Aghogho and Oscar Ebere Chukwu

Bauchi State governance and security issues

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Bauchi State Governor seeks federal aid for floods and suspends livestock policy

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has addressed several security and environmental challenges within the state. Initially, the governor focused on counter-terrorism efforts, praising security agencies for an intelli

Fraud and extortion cases in Edo State

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: NSCDC arrests three suspects for N7m internet fraud in Edo

Law enforcement agencies in Edo State, Nigeria, have arrested individuals involved in fraudulent schemes utilizing spiritualist personas to extort victims. In one instance, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (

Nigeria NSCDC crackdown on infrastructure crime

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps calls for enhanced intelligence and infrastructure protection

In late July 2026, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, shifted to intelligence‑led operations targeting organised infrastructure crime. These eff