NSCDC Detains Seven Miscreants In Kwara Operation

NSCDC Detains Seven Miscreants In Kwara Operation

On Thursday, operatives from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) arrested seven individuals in Ilorin for their involvement in unlawful and violent behavior during a protest by motorcycle and tricycle riders over rising fuel prices.

The suspects are accused of attacking Olusegun Taiwo, a woman riding a motorcycle to her office, during which they forcibly stole her bag, phones, and other valuables.

According to a statement from NSCDC spokesperson Ayoola Michael Shola on Saturday, the incident occurred in the Sango-Kulende area of Ilorin. Taiwo reported the theft at the NSCDC Kwara State Command office on September 5, 2024.

Following the report, NSCDC operatives conducted an investigation and apprehended the seven suspects. The investigation revealed that these individuals were part of a group responsible for causing disruption and terrorizing the public during the protest.