The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has arrested 243 suspected criminals between January and June, Commandant Dr. Olusola Odumosu told newsmen on Sunday in Abuja.
Dr. Odumosu detailed that out of the 243 arrests, 123 suspects are currently facing court cases. “We have apprehended 159 individuals for their involvement in illegal mining activities, with the Mines and Steel Department recording 39 cases so far,” he stated.
Additionally, 34 suspects were detained for vandalizing public infrastructure across the FCT. “Most vandalism suspects were arrested in Gwagwalada, Lugbe, Wuye, and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC),” Odumosu said.
The Agro-Rangers unit made two significant arrests, with one case pending in court. “One arrest stemmed from a communal clash between farmers and herders in Dafara Community, Kuje Area Council. Our personnel successfully mediated the conflict,” he added.
The Command’s Intelligence and Investigation Department arrested 48 suspects involved in various crimes such as cyber fraud, domestic violence, and child abuse. “Eleven criminal cases from this unit have already been charged to court,” Odumosu said, noting that investigations are ongoing for other cases.
Odumosu also highlighted that the licenses of 100 Private Guard Companies (PGCs) were renewed in the first half of the year. “We trained 575 private guards, renewed licenses for 10 companies, and sealed one PGC for failing to renew its operational license,” he added.
He attributed the Command’s success to the dedication of its workforce and the support from the FCT Administration. “Criminals, particularly those vandalizing public infrastructure, must seek legitimate livelihoods or face the consequences. The NSCDC FCT Command is fully committed to safeguarding lives and critical infrastructure for the remainder of the year and beyond,” Odumosu warned.
He urged the public to partner with the NSCDC and other security agencies by providing credible and timely information to help reduce criminal activities. “Our officers are vigilant, and Abuja will no longer be a haven for vandals and criminals,” he assured.
Abuja, July 7, 2024 (NAN) – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that the national grid was fully restored at approximately 9:57 p.m. on Saturday following a partial collapse earlier in the day.
Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, disclosed in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the grid experienced a partial disturbance around 3:09 p.m. on Saturday. She noted that restoration efforts began immediately after the incident, and by 9:57 p.m., the affected parts of the grid were successfully restored.
“The system disturbance, which is the third partial grid disturbance this year, alongside one total disturbance in 2024, is believed to have been triggered by the unexpected tripping of three units at a power generating station,” Mbah stated. “This sudden event removed 313 megawatts from the grid, causing system instability and leading to a loss of bulk supply to a section of the national grid.”
Mbah explained that the system operator responded promptly to the sudden drop in generation, which caused a frequency dip. “The system operator isolated a section of the grid, including the Ibom Power Station, which allowed continuous power supply to Uyo, Aba, Itu, Eket, Calabar, and other areas, even as the rest of the grid experienced a power outage,” she said.
The swift and strategic response by the TCN operators ensured that the impact of the disturbance was minimized and power was quickly restored to the affected regions.
