Abuja: NSCDC Command arrests 243 suspected criminals in six months

By Adeyanju Esther

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reported the arrest of 243 suspected criminals between January and June of this year.

Commandant Dr. Olusola Odumosu disclosed this during an interview on Sunday.

Out of the 243 arrests, 123 suspects are facing pending court cases. Specifically, 159 individuals were apprehended for their involvement in illegal mining activities, resulting in 39 recorded cases handled by the Mines and Steel Department.

Moreover, 34 suspects were arrested for vandalising public infrastructure across various areas within the FCT, notably Gwagwalada, Lugbe, Wuye, and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). These cases have been documented and are being processed.

The Agro-Rangers unit contributed to the arrests by apprehending two individuals, one of whom is already facing charges in court following a communal clash between farmers and herders at Dafara Community in Kuje Area Council. The unit successfully intervened and mediated the conflict.

Additionally, the Command’s Intelligence and Investigation Department arrested 48 suspects involved in offenses such as cyber fraud, domestic violence, child abuse, and other civil cases.

Eleven criminal cases from this department have already been presented in court for prosecution, with ongoing investigations continuing for other arrests.

Dr. Olusola Odumosu emphasised that investigations are ongoing for some of the cases, and charges will be filed accordingly once completed.