NSCDC Lagos State Command

NSCDC LAGOS STATE COMMAND MAKES SEIZURE OF FOUR THOUSAND LITRES OF PMS FROM CRIMINAL ELEMENTS IN BADAGRY.

Keshinro sends stiffer warning to all vandals, illegal dredgers in Lagos State ...

In line with the clear vision of the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD., mni, OFR to deploy the three ( 3 ) Cs; Collaboration, Cooperation and Coordination as part of strategic operational methods to dislodge the illegal activities of vandals and economic saboteurs in the country, the Lagos State Command has achieved another milestone with its recent display of successful operational activities today.

2.The State Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro today, Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 paraded over four thousand litres of Petrol Motor Spirit ( PMS ) recovered from smugglers who attempted to cart away the product through illegal routes and the water ways in the Badagry axis of the state .

3.On Friday, 7th November, 2025 the Badagry Division led by its Divisional Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corps Ekunola Gbenga upon receiving credible and actionable intelligence about the illicit activities of some unscrupulous elements moved swiftly into action to stop them. The criminal elements known for syphoning fuel and other petroleum products in the axis took to their heels and abandoned about one one hundred and fifty ( 150 ) 25 litre yellow kegs and other Ragolis containers containing petroleum products with some additional kegs set for loading before their interception by the gallant officers and men of the Corps .

4.The Lagos State Commandant appreciated the Nigerian Navy also for handing over recovered seventy three ( 73 ) 25 litre yellow kegs of PMS to the Badagry Division of the Command as a result of the good collaborations that exist between both services in the state .

5.The Lagos State Commandant while addressing the press at the Badagry Division today, Wednesday, seized the opportunity to warn all unrepentant saboteurs to desist from their dastardly and evil action especially during this end of the year season where they are ready to do anything to make money. He affirmed that they will be met with stiffer resistance by the gallant men of the Corps in the state.

6.He further warned all illegal dredgers carrying out their activities under the Third mainland, Carter and Eko bridges to stop their untoward act capable of undermining the integrity of the bridges and causing the destruction of lives and the nation's critical asset and infrastructure .

7.The Lagos State Command shall also continue to engage stakeholders on the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure ( CNAI ) in the state as the ongoing initiative will be launched in Lagos West on Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 to further demonstrate the Command's penchant for community awareness and sensitization.

8.The good people of Lagos State are therefore, assured of the Command's unflinching resolve to continue to work assiduously with other security agencies and all relevant stakeholders to forestall any act of economic sabotage that could cost them their peace, safety and security.

Signed.
SC Oluwaseun Abolurin , fcss, mis, pjsc, anipr ,
Civil Defence PRO,
Lagos State Command .
Wed., 12/11/2025.

CG NSCDC ATTENDS FELLOWSHIP CONFERMENT OF CC ONANUGA IDOWU AFOLABI AT INVESTITURE OF NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.

The Nigerian Institute of Mechanical Engineers held its 38th International Conference and Annual General Meeting yesterday, Thursday, 17th October, 2025 in Ikeja, Lagos.

It was a conference that brought seasoned and industry experts from the Mechanical Engineering field and all other walks of life under the same roof to celebrate professional, career progression and excellence in practice.

The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD., mni, OFR was ably represented at the event by Mr Keshinro Adedotun, the Lagos State Commandant to honour one of the Corps' products, Commandant of Corps Onanuga Idowu Afolabi, MNSE, MNIMechE, a Fellowship conferee.

The Commandant General has continued to provide career development opportunities for officers and men of the Corps within and outside the service to make them more professional and excellent in service delivery to the nation.

Signed.
SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, fcss, mis, pjsc, anipr,
Civil Defence PRO,
Lagos State Command.
18/10/2025.

CG NSCDC EXTOLS LEGACIES OF DEPARTED EDO STATE COMMANDANT, PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO FAMILY IN LAGOS .

The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, today, Thursday, 16th October, 2025, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Edo State Commandant, Commandant of Corps Agun Gbenga at his residence in Meran, Agbado, Oke - Odo Local Council Development Area, Lagos State.

The Commandant General expressed the Corps' deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolence to the family of the late Edo State Commandant, who recently departed this world to the great beyond.

He affirmed that his legacies and footprints of dedication and immense contributions to the growth of the NSCDC and the security architecture of our dear nation are sincerely appreciated.

The Commandant General also seized the opportunity to pray for the soul of the departed to find eternal rest in the bossom of God Almighty and for the family to find comfort especially at this difficult time of grief .

The Commandant General of the NSCDC was ably represented today, Thursday, at the residence of the departed Edo State Commandant by a high - powered delegation from the National Headquarters, Abuja led by Deputy Commandant General Adeyinka Fasiu Ayinla, the Deputy Commandant General in charge of the Directorate of Administration.

The Corps' delegation was warmly received by the family of the late Edo State Commandant, who sincerely appreciated the visit of the Commandant General to them at this difficult season.

The family of the departed Commandant also implored the representative of the Commandant General, DCG Adeyinka Fasiu Ayinla to help extend their deepest and profound appreciation to the Commandant General for his unprecedented support towards their family at this very challenging time.

The visitation also featured the signing of the condolence register by the DCG on behalf of the Commandant General.

Signed.
SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, fcss, mis, pjsc, anipr,
Civil Defence PRO,
Lagos State Command.
Thur., 16th October, 2025.

LAGOS STATE COMMANDANT REWARDS PRIZE WINNERS OF ABEOKUTA TRAINING COLLEGE, CHARGES PERSONNEL ON PROFESSIONALISM.

Recall that about two hundred and seventy four ( 274 ) personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command , partook in the training and retraining exercises for COCATRAP, FOAHT and Agro Rangers held between May and October, 2025 for Batch A, B and C at the College of Security Management Oke - Mosan , Abeokuta , Ogun State .

During a muster parade at the Command's Headquarters in Alausa - Ikeja, the State Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Mr Keshinro Adedotun received the newly arms trained and retrained personnel today, Tuesday, 14th Oct., 2025.

He charged them on professionalism and encouraged them to be dedicated to their duties and ensure that they remain good ambassadors of the Corps in their various formations.

The Lagos State Commandant also rewarded ten ( 10 ) officers of the Command, who emerged prize winners from the various arms training and retraining programs at the College with cash gifts.

Signed.
SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, fcss, mis, pjsc, anipr,
Civil Defence PRO,
Lagos State Command .
Tues., 14/10/'25.

LAGOS STATE COMMANDANT RE - ASSURES BETTER PROTECTION FOR ASSETS, INFRASTRUCTURE, ATTENDS POP OF ARMED PERSONNEL AT ABEOKUTA COLLEGE.

In the quest to improve on the state's security architecture, operational strategy and tactics, the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Keshinro Adedotun has once again re - assured that there will be better and formidable improvement in the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure ( CNAI ).

He made the above known at the Passing Out Parade ( POP ) of newly trained and retrained armed personnel of COCATRAP, FOUHART and AGRO RANGERS at the College of Security Management, Oke - Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State, yesterday, Friday, 10th October, 2025.

While addressing the new batch of graduating personnel he emphasized the importance of training and retraining of personnel particularly in the bearing of fi****ms, with which they can effectively use to protect the nation's economic mainstay from being vandalized, destroyed and carted away by miscreants, urchins, evil doers, shenanigans, unscrupulous and criminal elements.

The POP featured several scintillating demonstrations such as; march - past, asper crash parade, stripping and assembly of various arms, protection of VIP and presentation of awards to best performing graduands et ce tera.

The event was also graced by very distinguished senior officers; the Provost of the College, Assistant Commandant General Akintelure Niyi, the Zonal Commander, Zone 1, ACG MIchael Akiboh, fsi ably represented by Commandant of Corps Akeem Adeyinka, the Ogun State Commandant, Commandant of Corps Ekundayo Remilekun and the 2ic to the College Provost, Commandant of Corps Shakirat Adeyinka and many other senior officers, family and friends of graduands.
Signed.
SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, fcss, mis, pjsc, anipr,
Civil Defence P***c Relations Officer,
Lagos State Command.
Sat., 11th October, 2025.

NSCDC LAGOS COMMANDANT PAYS CONDOLENCE TO FAMILY OF LATE EDO STATE COMMANDANT, CC AGUN GBENGA.

Today, Wednesday, 8th October, 2025, the State Commandant , Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command , Keshinro Adedotun led very senior officers of the Command to pay a condolence visitation to the family of the late Edo State Commandant, Commandant of Corps Agun Gbenga at his residence in Meran, Agbado Oke - Odo Local Council Development Area, Lagos State .

The Lagos State Commandant while commiserating with the wife and children of the deceased, made it known that the visit was at the instance and directive of the Commandant General of NSCDC , Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR.

He further confirmed that a high - level delegation from the NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja will pay another visitation to the family sooner than later.

The family representative of the late Edo State Commandant, who received the Lagos team sincerely appreciated the visit as directed by the Commandant General and thanked him for his support towards their family at this very challenging time.

The visitation also featured the signing of the condolence register by the Lagos State Commandant.

Signed.
SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, fcss, mis, pjsc, anipr,
Civil Defence PRO,
Lagos State Command.
Wed., 8th October, 2025.

NSCDC LAGOS LAUNCHES MAIDEN STAKEHOLDERS MEETING TO PROTECT INTEGRITY OF BRIDGES, CURB ILLEGAL DREDGING.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command launches its maiden meeting with stakeholders to protect the integrity of bridges in the state.

The maiden summit drew industry practitioners from Federal Ministry of Works, Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dredgers Association, who participated in the inaugural meeting today, Monday, 6th October , 2025., at the Federal Secretariat , TBS, Obalende, Lagos.

The State Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Mr Keshinro Adedotun affirmed at the meeting that in line with the directive of the Office of the National Security Adviser ( ONSA ), this maiden meeting was called to bring stakeholders together to discuss the protection of the integrity of our bridges and ensure illegal dredging is eradicated in the state.

The Lagos State Commandant re - iterated at the meeting that all hands must be brought on deck to achieve this task through continuous engagement, sensitization, site inspection and formidable enforcement.

The Stakeholders seized ways to curb illegal and unauthorized dredging that often lead to the collapse of bridges, which have tendencies of crippling the state and the nation's economy.

The stakeholders' engagement is ongoing to ensure that no stone is left unturned in carrying out the enormous assignment to ensure the integrity of our bridges and curb illegal dredging in the state .

Signed .
SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, fcss, mis, pjsc, anipr,
Civil Defence PRO ,
Lagos State Command .
Mon., 07/10/'25.

NSCDC LAGOS LAUNCHES CNAI - NPPS SUMMIT, VOWS TO COLLABORATE WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS .

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command launches its State - Level Coordination Meeting on the Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure ( CNAI ) - today, Monday, 22nd September, 2025, held at IHS, office, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lagos .

The Summit is a part of the implementation framework of the 2024 CNAI National Protection Policy and Strategy ( NPPS ) as duly asserted by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria , Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic ( GCFR ) and Commander - In - Chief .

While delivering is Keynote speech today, the State Commandant , NSCDC, Lagos State Command , Mr Keshinro Adedotun affirmed that the State - Level Coordination Summit is convened at the directive of the Office of the National Security Adviser ( ONSA ), who has tasked the Corps to join forces in safeguarding those assets that underpin the safety , stability and economic well - being of our nation .

He further says that Lagos hosts some of the most critical assets ; our seaports and airports , energy facilities , telecommunications hubs, financial institutions and major transport corridors and as such makes the state both a strength to the nation and a prime target of hostile actors .

The Chief Corporate services, IHS, Mr Dapo Otunla welcomes all Stakeholders to the IHS facility where the meeting takes place and seizes the opportunity to commend all participating agencies and services as he charges them to see the round table meeting as an opportunity to proffer solution needed to ensure the protection of our collective critical national assets and infrastructure across the country.

The event draws goodwill messages from the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Communications Commission, ICPC and EFCC amongst others .

The representatives and stakeholders of various agencies, who speaks at the event today, commends the NSCDC, Lagos State Command, for putting the event together and deepening robust engagements tailored towards enhancing collaboration and collective approach of tackling the untoward vandalism of assets and infrastructure in the country by unscrupulous elements .

The State - Level Coordination Meeting welcomes also interventions, contributions and suggestions from the participating distinguished stakeholders, who attends the event .

The participants agree that a more robust framework be put in place to allow for the participation of more stakeholders in the implementation framework of CNAI - NPPS in the country amongst others.

The Lagos State Commandant of the NSCDC also affirmed that other level meetings will also come up with Traditional Institutions , Religious Organizations and other relevant stakeholders in the state and contributions received from all these engagements will form the context of the communique that will be submitted .

The event hosts critical stakeholders, which cut across all Security Agencies / Services and private establishments such as the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, IHS, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army , Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Airforce, Department of State Services , Nigeria Immigration Service , Nigeria Correctional Service , Federal Fire Service , Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , Independent Corrupt Practices and and Related Offences Commission, MTN, AIRTEL, Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency , National Orientation Agency , Nigeria Communications Commission , MENJ Oil, FIBER ONE, Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Scrap Dealers Association Lagos State Chapter, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company and many other relevant agencies .

Signed.
SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, fcss, mis, pjsc, anipr,
Civil Defence PRO,
Lagos State Command .
Mon., 22/09/2025.

LAGOS STATE COMMANDANT PERFORMS 2 NEW SETS OF GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY IN IMOTA AND ISIU, IKORODU.

"Isiu Division of the NSCDC, Lagos State Command is the first Security Division in Isiu, ..."

In pursuit of the Corps' mandate, the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Keshinro Adedotun has earlier today, Thursday, 4th September, 2025, performed another two ( 2 ) new sets of groundbreaking ceremony, on the sites where the Imota and Isiu Divisions ( in Imota and Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area ), will be situated, respectively.

The Lagos State Commandant, while delivering his address at the ceremonies, today, lauded, the efforts of traditional institutions towards ensuring adequate security for their subjects, with the provision of sites and assistance to build befitting Area Command and Divisional Offices, for the Corps to operate smoothly, in the state.

The Lagos State Comandant appreciated the Executive Chairman of Imota LCDA, Honourable Sunday Benson and his Vice Chairman, Honourable Princess Abisoye for their tireless support towards the formations in their jurisdiction. He also thanked the Executive Chairman of Ikorodu North LCDA, Honourable Ameen Olawale Ibrahim Apanisile and his Vice Chairman, Honourable Matthew Adesanya .

In the same vein, he also lauded the collaborations that exist between the traditional institutions and the NSCDC in Lagos as he described, it to be a very robust one, which has resulted into what was witnessed, today, with visible strategic results in the reduction of vandalism of critical national assets and infrastructure in various communities in the state .

The Lagos State Commandant sincerely thanked the two ( 2 ) kings; His Royal Majesty Oba Ajibade Mudashiru Bakare Agoro, Olufoworesete II, The Ranodu of Imota and HRM Oba Olukayode David Raji, JP, Olugbade II, Eweye of Isiu, who donated lands for the building of befitting Divisional offices for the aforementioned Divisions.

In a remarkable statement, by the Executive Chairman of Ikorodu North LCDA, at the groundbreaking ceremony in Isiu, he affirmed his joy with the unfolding development, which has ushered in the establishment of a Divisional office in Isiu, especially, as the first by any security agency in the state .

The Honourable Chairman of Ikorodu North LCDA, pledged his support towards ensuring the speedy delivery of a befitting office for the Corps on the location that was commissioned, today . He further promised, to support the efforts of the Oba in no small measure by working with the Corps closely, to achieve their goal, which is safety and security of their entire LCDA.

The Traditional leaders aforementioned, while addressing guests at the respective groundbreaking ceremonies today, avowed their unflinching commitment to the safety of their subjects especially, through increasing gestures of this manner to the Corps and other security agencies in their communities.

Present to witness the groundbreaking ceremonies today, at Imota and Isiu include; NSCDC Area B Command, Ikorodu, Ikosi - Ejirin, Imota and Isiu Divisions, 174 Battalion Nigerian Army, NDLEA, Federal Road Safety Corps, LNSC and local security network such as Onyabo et ce tera . Others include elder state men, religious leaders, women leaders, youths, unions etc .

Signed.
SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, fcss, mis, pjsc, anipr,
Civil Defence PRO,
Lagos State Command .
04/09/2025.

LAGOS NSCDC RECEIVES REFURBISHED VEHICLES FROM MTN NIGERIA, VOWS TO SECURE CRITICAL ASSETS ...

In pursuit of the mandate of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), it is worthy of note that collaborative efforts between relevant stakeholders and organizations can not be overemphasized, one of which is the recent unprecedented kind gesture of MTN Nigeria towards the Lagos State Command as the Command receives two ( 2 ) refurbished vehicles today, Wednesday, 20th August, 2025, at the MTN's office in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The Lagos State Commandant, Mr Keshinro Adedotun was present at the official hand over of the refurbished vehicles to him, in a bid to affirm his unflinching resolve towards the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, further strengthen the cordial relationship between MTN Nigeria and the Corps as well as to show gratitude over the kind gesture of MTN towards the Command.

The Lagos State Commandant seized the opportunity to promise the judicious use of the vehicles, for operational purposes that will eventually, aid the stamping out of vandalism, theft, destruction, sabotage and other dastardly evils known to be associated, with the telecommunications and information assets and infrastructure industry amidst others.

The Acting Senior Manager, MTN Security, Mr Peter Akombo also lauded the Corps for its unrelentless efforts in ensuring the ceaseless protection of CNAI in the state. He promised that the third ( 3rd ) vehicle will also be delivered to the Command as soon as its refurbishment is complete accordingly.

The Acting Senior Manager, MTN Security, affirmed that MTN will continue to extend their support to the Corps and other agencies of government in a bid to ensure seamless operations that will further enhance the security of the telecommunications and information assets and infrastructure in the state .

The Lagos State Commandant was present at the event with his team of senior officers today. Present also from the MTN office, Ikoyi, include; Mr Humphrey Anafuwe, Mrs Tope Olanipekun, Mr Daisy Ojarikre ( MTN Security).

Signed.
SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, fcss, mis, pjsc, anipr,
Civil Defence PRO,
Lagos State Command.
Wed., 20/08/ '25.

NSCDC PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN ELECTION SECURITY IN NIGERIA, SECURES CRITICAL NATIONAL ASSETS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, SUPPORT CIVIL ORDER DURING, BEFORE AND AFTER ELECTION.

LAGOS STATE COMMANDANT INSPECTS NEWLY RENOVATED IPONRI OFFICE .

The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Keshinro Adedotun today, Wednesday, 6th August, 2025, inspects the newly renovated office of the Command, situated, in Iponri, Surulere.

The Iponri office contains about twenty eight rooms and will be put into use, to enhance the intelligence, operational and administrative capacity of the Lagos State Command.

The Lagos State Commandant discloses that renovation work at the new office hits about seventy percent from total completion compared to how the office was a few months ago.

The senior officers from strategic formations, departments and units are drawn to join the State Commandant in the inspection exercise today, Wednesday, at Iponri, in a bid to see the level of work done and identity other possible issues to be addressed, before deployment of personnel to the new office .

The Lagos State Commandant seizes, the opportunity to once again appreciate the Federal Ministry of Works for their kind gesture towards the Corps and particularly his Command as their role can not be overemphasized in the whole of the processes, which leads to this feat.

Signed.
SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, fcss, mis, anipr, pjsc,
Civil Defence PRO,
Lagos State Command .
Wed., 06/08/'25.