NSCDC arrests 502 suspects, handles 2,133 cases in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 502 suspects while handling 2,133 cases involving various offences in Ondo State between January and October 2026.
The command also secured 25 convictions, while 42 other cases remained before the courts, as part of its efforts to tackle crime and protect lives and property in the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Daniel Aidamenbor, disclosed the figures on Wednesday while reviewing the performance of the state command under its Commandant, Oluyemi Ibiloye.
According to him, the offences recorded included 684 cases of online fraud, 550 cases of obtaining money by false pretence and 405 incidents involving assault and threats to life.
He added that the command handled 205 cases of human trafficking and gender-related offences, 96 cases of illegal cooking gas retailing and 90 incidents involving the theft of prepaid electricity meters.
Other cases included 40 incidents of alleged farmland destruction by herders, 28 cybercrime cases, 20 illegal mining cases, 16 transformer vandalism incidents, 12 robbery cases and 10 cases involving adulterated petroleum products.
Aidamenbor said the command remained committed to ensuring that individuals involved in criminal activities were brought to justice, while strengthening security across Ondo State.
He urged residents to remain alert and provide security agencies with credible information about suspicious activities, assuring them that the NSCDC would continue to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to maintain peace and protect property.
