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Economic Sabotage: NSCDC arrests suspects with 40 jerrycans of petrol in Zamfara

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC), Zamfara state command has three suspects and recovered 40 jerrycans of petrol (PMS) suspected to be transporting to bandits in the state.

 

The state NSCDC commandant, Sani Mustafa, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen at command headquarters in Gusau on Thursday, February 22, 2024, said one Sani Yakubu was also arrested for vandalizing electric cables at a secondary school in Gusau.

 

“On the 18 February, 2024, one Sani Yakubu (M) 41 years of age was arrested for vandalization of electric cables suspected to have been vandalized from Government Day Secondary School Tudun Wada Gusau,” he said.

He said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect is notorious for vandalization of electrical wires within the said school premises in the state.

During interrogation, the suspect confessed to have vandalized electrical fittings and wires from the said school and sold the items to a crap dealer, Abubakar Ibrahim, at Labin labin area of Tudun Wada Gusau metropolis, at the rate of N23,000.

“On this fateful day, he broke into the school premises, burgled a window, and with the aid of a table, climbed into the ceiling and vandalized the electrification system of the school’s classroom block,”

 

Exhibits found with the suspect included 40 bunches of copper wires from the crime scene.

 

“On the 20th February 2024, at about 1501hours one Malam Isah Ahmed (M) of Bakura town was apprehended by the operatives of the Corps alongside two others by names, Usman Aliyu (M) and Habibu Abdullahi (M) for purchasing PMS products in large numbers of jerrycans in a black tinted Golf Wagon with registration number GMM 40 XA Zamfara, from Anshaibu Integrated Global Resource Limited, Talata Mafara.

“This act contravenes the Executive Order issued by the State Government on the banning the sale of PMS products in jerrycans,”

“This Order was an attempt by the State Government to cut off supplies of PMS to the marauding brigands. This singular act is charged with an attempt to commit an offence contrary to section 95 of the penal code.

“Exhibits found with the suspects include 40 jerrycans of 25 litres each loaded with PMS.”

Commandant Sani Mustapha vowed to ensure that the state is purged of all manner of criminalities.

 

He therefore warns the general public to stay away from crimes of any sort as offenders will be ruthlessly dealt with in the state.

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Police Ban Peter Obi Supporters’ Birthday Rally in Kaduna Over Security Concerns

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July 19, 2025

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Fully armed police vehicles at the Obidient birthday rally meeting point in Kaduna.

The Kaduna State Police Command has issued a security advisory, warning against a planned political rally by supporters of former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, scheduled to hold in honour of his birthday.

According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command received credible intelligence suggesting that the rally, though intended as a show of support, may be infiltrated by criminal elements aiming to incite violence and disrupt public order.

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151 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS FACE FORCE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OVER DISCIPLINARY MATTERS

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July 18, 2025

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‎151 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS FACE FORCE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OVER DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
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‎In a decisive step towards reinforcing internal accountability and professional standards, one hundred and fifty-one (151) senior police officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) over various pending disciplinary matters. The exercise commenced today Monday, 14th July till Friday, 25th July 2025, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
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‎The Force Disciplinary Committee is an essential internal structure responsible for reviewing and adjudicating cases of alleged breaches of professional conduct, misconduct, and ethical violations involving senior officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above. The affected officers, drawn from various commands and formations across the country, are expected to undergo a thorough and transparent review process in line with extant police regulations and disciplinary procedures for final recommendation to the Police Service Commission.
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‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to discipline and ethical conduct within the Force. He emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force will not condone any form of indiscipline or misconduct.
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‎The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to promoting integrity, professionalism, and public trust. The disciplinary process reflects the Force’s keenness to maintaining an accountable and service-driven institution, where standards are upheld and the rule of law is respected from within.
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‎FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
‎FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
‎ABUJA.
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‎16TH JULY, 2025.

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Customs FOU ‘A’ Vows Tougher Action Against Illicit Financial Flows …Hands Over ₦31m Seized Foreign Currency to EFCC

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, has reaffirmed its commitment to curbing illicit financial flows, following the seizure of undeclared foreign currency valued at ₦30.86 million near the Seme border.

The seized funds were formally handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, 16 July 2025.

Speaking during the handover, the Unit head, Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, explained that the interception occurred on Sunday, 13 July 2025, when officers on routine patrol along the Babapupa bush path flagged down a suspicious Nissan Almera.

According to him, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into the nearby bush, evading arrest. “Upon inspection, officers discovered undeclared foreign currency, $20,000 in U.S. dollars and 110,000 in West African CFA francs carefully stashed in the vehicle.”

“The seized currency contravenes Section 3 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, which mandates the declaration of any amount exceeding $10,000 or its equivalent at Nigeria’s borders”, he noted.

Comptroller Shuaibu highlighted the importance of inter-agency collaboration in tackling transnational crimes while reiterating the Unit’s commitment to protecting the Nigerian economy from economic sabotage. “We will remain vigilant and ensure our borders are not used as conduits for criminal activities.”

After receiving the seized currency, the Head of Investigation, Lagos Directorate of the EFCC, Shehu Muhammed-Allah, commended the Service for its professionalism and timely intervention.

“This handover reinforces the synergy between both agencies. It is a strong message to criminals that the law is watching, and there will be consequences”, he warned.

He affirmed that the EFCC will investigate to trace the ownership of the abandoned vehicle and will pursue legal proceedings in accordance with the law.

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