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Ex-NSCDC boss warns FG against merging corps with police
Desmond Agu, a retired Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has cautioned against proposals to merge the NSCDC with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), warning that it could exacerbate the country’s security challenges.
Agu, who served as a commandant in six states until his retirement, urged the Federal Government to reject any attempts to lobby for such a merger. He argued that those advocating for the merger were unaware of the NSCDC’s unique role as a specialized security entity.
He emphasized that the current security challenges in Nigeria require coordinated and diverse approaches to address them effectively, and the NSCDC has been playing a significant role in filling some of the gaps.
Agu highlighted the NSCDC’s specialized responsibilities, such as protecting critical national infrastructures and monitoring the activities of private security companies, which would be compromised by a merger with the police force.
He recalled that the Federal Government’s white paper on the Orosonya Report acknowledged the NSCDC’s special functions and recommended strengthening the corps to enhance its performance as an independent entity.
Agu stated, “We must reject the idea of merging the NSCDC with the Nigeria Police Force because it will worsen the security challenges in the country. The NSCDC was created by the Constitution to address unique and critical security challenges, primarily affecting the national economy. The corps is tasked with protecting critical security infrastructures such as oil pipelines, electrical installations, among others.”
He continued, “Any attempt to merge NSCDC with the police will dilute these crucial roles and impede the ongoing recovery of the national economy. Those advocating for this idea should abandon it because it will not benefit the country. Since its inception, NSCDC has been professionally discharging its responsibilities, earning public confidence in its activities. What the corps needs is increased funding to continue performing its critical functions, not a merger.”
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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG
” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.
• The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.
Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.
He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.
“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.
Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.
“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.
This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.
During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.
He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .
Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.
From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.
On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.
He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.
Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.
The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.
Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.
The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.
Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.
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