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#NSCDC Training 5000 New Intakes, We Are Not Recruiting—-Ahmed Audi, Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says the corps is not recruiting for now, but only training its 5,000 new intakes.

The CG said this on Thursday during the Corps’ 2022 second quarter conference in Abuja.

Newsmen reports that the new recruits are for the 2019 intake, expected to pass out by July 7.

Audi advised applicants not to fall prey to dupes circulating false NSCDC recruitment portals on social media platforms.

He warned that anyone involved in such scam was liable to face the law once apprehended.

The CG also announced the establishment of a new squad tagged “Transport Marshals”, saddled with the responsibility of providing physical security to Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure.

Audi said that the Corps, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Transportation, agreed to take the proactive step to secure the country’s marine, aviation, railway and road transportation sectors’ infrastructure, including bus terminals among others.

He charged all state Commandants to select no fewer than 20 young vibrant, smart, committed and healthy personnel to be trained for the new squad.

“The Corps will select the first set of personnel who will be made to undergo three months intensive training at the first instance.

“This is to adequately prepare them for the task ahead as we take proactive steps towards addressing the spate of insecurity in the country,” he said.

The CG further said that from April to June, NSCDC Special Intelligence Squad had arrested over 200 suspected criminals in different parts of the country.

“They have in turn handed over suspected vandals and oil thieves to the various state Commands for further investigation and appropriate prosecution,” he said.

He tasked officers on the need to work hard in gathering intelligence reports and prompt supply of information for further action.

According to him, over 500 junior personnel are currently undergoing arms training.

He said that it was important for every security personnel to identify rifles and be able to use them.

The NSCDC boss said that the corps continued to map out new strategies to secure Nigerians and adequately protect critical national assets and infrastructure

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JUST IN: Court Grants Yahaya Bello N500M Bail After Plea [DETAILS]

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JUST IN: Court Grants Yahaya Bello N500M Bail After Plea [DETAILS]—-The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, N500 million bail after pleading not guilty to the alleged ₦80 billion money laundering charge leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The court granted Bello bail on Friday after promising to attend all court sittings until proceedings are concluded.

The federal high court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello in the sum of N500million and two sureties in like sum.

The sureties must have property in Abuja and swear to an affidavits of means. Documents of the property will be verified by the registrar of the court.

Mr Bello is to deposit his traveling documents with the court. The sureties will deposit two passport photographs with the court.

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BREAKING: Notorious Interstate Kidnapper, Mohammed Bello Dandolo Arrested In Kwara State

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BREAKING: Notorious Interstate Kidnapper, Mohammed Bello Dandolo Arrested In Kwara State—-The Kwara State Police Command has arrested an interstate notorious kidnapper identified as Mohammed Bello aka Dandolo.

The suspect was arrested in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara state on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

The spokesperson of the command, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, December 12, said that the arrest followed actionable intelligence received by the police from Egbe, Kogi State.

According to the statement, Bello was alleged to be the brain behind many kidnappings in Kwara and Kogi states as well as along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

“The Kwara State Police Command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police CP Victor Olaiya has successfully arrested a notorious suspected kidnapper, Mohammed Bello, also known as “DANDOLO’. This arrest was made possible following an actionable intelligence received from Egbe, Kogi State, indicating that the suspect had fled to Patigi, Kwara State, to evade arrest,” the statement read.

“Mohammed Bello is suspected to be involved in a series of kidnapping operations in Egbe, Isanlu, and surrounding areas in Kogi State.

“Upon receiving the information, the Command immediately deployed a surveillance team to track the suspect’s movements. A thorough search of various locations, including hotels in Patigi, was conducted. Eventually, the suspect was apprehended at an undisclosed location.

“This operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Egbe, Kogi State, led by Lieutenant Isah.

“The suspect has been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Ilorin for further investigation,” the statement added.

The CP said a discreet and thorough investigation would be conducted to ensure that justice is served.

“The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Kwara State and its environ.”

The Command also extended its appreciation to members of the public and our security partners for their cooperation and swift action on this matter

“Mohammed Bello has confessed to several kidnapping incidents along the Omu-Aran-Ilofa-Osi-Eruku-Egbe road in Kwara state, and also kidnap incidents along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

“We encourage citizens to continue providing timely information to assist in combating crime in the state.”

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