The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command has apprehended 243 suspects from January to June.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the FCT NSCDC Commandant, Dr. Olushola Odumosu, disclosed this in an interview on Sunday.
Odumosu reported that out of the 243 individuals arrested, 123 have cases that will proceed to court. He highlighted that 159 people were detained for illegal mining activities, with the mines and steel department recording 39 cases.
Additionally, 34 individuals were arrested for vandalizing public infrastructure within the territory and have been assigned case files.
The Agro-Rangers unit made two arrests related to a communal clash between farmers and herders in the Dafara Community in Kuje Area Council, with one case pending in court.
“Most of the vandalism suspects were arrested at Gwagwalada, Lugbe, Wuye and the Abuja Municipal Area council (AMAC) areas of the FCT,” Odumosu said.
“The Agro-Rangers unit on the other hand made two arrests at which both persons have cases with one pending in court.
”One of the arrests was from a communal clash between farmers and herders at Dafara Community in Kuje Area Council.
“Men of the department went to the community and successfully mediated between the parties concerned,” the commandant added.
Furthermore, the Command’s Intelligence and Investigation Department apprehended 48 suspects for various offenses including cyber fraud, domestic violence, and child abuse.
Odumosu noted that 11 of these cases have been charged to court, while investigations continue for others before they are brought to court.
“For some of the arrests made, investigation is still ongoing after which they will be charged to court,” he said.
