NSCDC Arrests 16 Suspects For Vandalism, Cable Theft, Illegal Mining

NSCDC arrests 16 vandals, illegal miners in FCT

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command, has arrested 16 suspected vandals and illegal miners at different areas within  the territory. A statement on Friday by the Spokeswoman, Monica Ojobi, said the suspects were all male. Ojobi stated that  10 out of  the 16 suspects were apprehended at midnight while attempting to … The post NSCDC arrests 16 vandals, illegal miners in FCT appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

NSCDC Arrests 16 Suspects For Vandalism, Cable Theft, Illegal Mining

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has arrested sixteen (16) suspects for alleged theft, vandalism, and illegal mining across different parts of Abuja, in a move to clamp down on criminal activities in the nation’s capital The arrests were made by the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) Department’s Tactical Squad, which has been on 24-hour surveillance duty as part of it…

Police continue to disrupt illegal mining and smuggling operations

A coordinated series of operations conducted under Operation Vala Umgodi has led to multiple arrests across several provinces for offences including illegal mining, possession of unlicensed firearms, smuggling of illicit goods, and contravention of immigration laws. The operations, executed between 30 June and 3 July 2025, involved multidisciplinary teams consisting of SAPS officers, mine security, private contractors, and immigration officials.…