14/07/2026
MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT
NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS
OGUN STATE COMMAND
HEADQUARTERS, ABEOKUTA
PRESS RELEASE
Ref: NSCDC/OG/PRO/07/2026/013
Date: Monday, 13th July, 2026
NSCDC OGUN COMMAND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO INTELLIGENCE-LED OPERATIONS AND PROTECTION OF CRITICAL NATIONAL ASSETS AMID EMERGING SECURITY THREATS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, has reiterated its commitment to strengthening intelligence-led operations, enhancing personnel capacity through technology, and enforcing strict discipline as part of strategies to safeguard lives, property, and Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) across Ogun State.
The State Commandant, Commandant Remilekun Omolade Ekundayo, MLCJ, mSPSP, stated this while addressing officers and men during the Command’s weekly Muster Parade held on Monday, 13th July, 2026, at the Command Headquarters Parade Ground, Owu-Dekudu, Abeokuta.
Reviewing the security situation across the State between 5th and 12th July, 2026, the State Commandant noted that Ogun State remained relatively peaceful. However, she identified persistent security threats, including kidnapping, armed robbery, illegal mining, cultism, the influx of undocumented foreign nationals, pipeline vandalism, and other acts of economic sabotage.
She expressed serious concern over the increasing cases of vandalisation of telecommunications infrastructure, power transmission cables, fibre optic cables, Base Transceiver Stations (BTS), and oil and gas installations.
According to her, these criminal activities not only disrupt essential services and business operations but also constitute significant threats to national security and economic development.
To strengthen security across the State, the Commandant directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, Tactical Commanders, and Intelligence Officers to:
* Intensify intelligence gathering and confidence-building patrols in identified flashpoints.
* Scale up surveillance, stop-and-search operations, and strategic patrols along highways, pipeline corridors, and other critical infrastructure.
* Strengthen the implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative to ensure a secure learning environment for students and educational institutions.
* Intensify the protection of pipelines, electricity installations, telecommunications facilities, and other Critical National Assets and Infrastructure across the twenty Local Government Areas.
* Deepen collaboration with sister security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, vigilante groups, and other stakeholders to enhance intelligence sharing and crime prevention.
As part of efforts to improve operational efficiency, the State Commandant announced the successful completion of Map Reading and Drone Administration Training by sixteen (16) officers of the Command with the presentation of certificate to the participants.
She charged the beneficiaries to deploy the knowledge acquired in intelligence gathering, aerial surveillance, search and rescue operations, disaster management, and the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
The Commandant further disclosed that, owing to the overwhelming interest shown by personnel, arrangements are underway to organise another batch of the training.
She also congratulated Chief Superintendent of Corps (CSC) Fadeyi Ibrahim, who was recently called to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
According to her, the achievement reflects the Corps’ commitment to continuous professional development and excellence.
The State Commandant also informed personnel that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will host a two-day Stakeholders’ Engagement on 16th and 17th July, 2026, aimed at developing sustainable strategies for combating the vandalisation of telecommunications infrastructure.
Consequently, all Heads of the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Department were directed to participate in the programme and submit strategic recommendations upon their return.
She equally wished officers nominated for the Basic Weapon Handling, Tactics and Regimentation Course at the College of Security Management (CSM) a successful training exercise, urging them to represent Ogun State Command with discipline, professionalism, and integrity.
Considering the current rainy season, the State Commandant directed all Heads of Departments, Units, Area Commands, and Divisions to ensure that offices, barracks, armouries, and operational environments remain clean and free from overgrown vegetation.
She reiterated that discipline remains the bedrock of the Corps and reminded personnel of the need to maintain punctuality, proper dressing, respect for the chain of command, and strict compliance with the Rules of Engagement.
On personnel administration, the Commandant announced the Final Biometrics Verification Mop-Up Exercise, approved by the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, scheduled to hold between 13th and 15th July, 2026, at the National Headquarters, Abuja.
She explained that the exercise is specifically for personnel who missed previous verification exercises, those yet to receive their June salaries after verification, and officers who were away on Hajj pilgrimage.
She warned that any act of impersonation, fraudulent verification, or other forms of misconduct during the exercise would attract severe disciplinary sanctions.
The Command observed a minute’s silence in honour of a personnel of the Intelligence and Investigation Department who recently passed away.
On behalf of officers and men of the Command, Commandant Ekundayo extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased.
She also announced that Deputy Commandant General Adeyinka will proceed on statutory retirement in August 2026 after years of distinguished service to the Corps.
The Commandant informed personnel that a coordinating committee has been constituted to oversee goodwill contributions from officers and men who wish to honour the retiring senior officer.
In her closing remarks, Commandant Remilekun Omolade Ekundayo charged all personnel to remain vigilant, intelligence-driven, disciplined, and committed to the statutory mandate of the Corps.
According to her:
“Together, we shall continue to protect lives, property, and Critical National Assets and Infrastructure across Ogun State. Remain disciplined. Stay alert. Protect with integrity.”
E-Signed:
CSC Sulaimon Folorunso
Command Public Relations Officer (CDPRO)
NSCDC, Ogun State Command