NSCDC nabs 8 illegal security guards, recovers firearms in Anambra

The Anambra Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested eight suspected unlicensed private security guards with four pump action guns.

The state NSCDC Commandant, Olatunde Maku, said this while addressing newsmen on Friday, adding that the suspects were arrested during a raid on Thursday in Awka.

He said the arrest was made in response to intelligence reports.

He said his team arrested Eze Emmanuel, 34; Patrick Nwoye, 27; Okafor Chibuike, 21; Tochukwu Chukwuemeka, 27; Kingsley Asuauo, 20; Blessed Mfonu, 22; Ikechukwu Emeka, 21; and Amu Emmanuel, 23.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that some of the suspects were impersonating the Anambra Vigilance Group while others were hired by hotels to provide security services, in spite of knowing that the outfits were not licensed or registered.

“Meanwhile, four pump action guns with 16 live cartridges were also recovered from them.

“All the suspects are currently undergoing investigation, after which they would be charged to court and prosecuted.

“This raid is in continuation of the execution of the NSCDC mandate and we will not leave any stone unturned in discharging our responsibilities,” he said.