NSCDC has reiterated its commitment to protecting all schools through the Safe School Programme.
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Mr Audi further advised citizens to avoid being victims of fraudsters by ensuring they transact with banks, most especially when large sums were involved.
The NSCDC commandant general, Ahmed Audi, disclosed this at a programme to celebrate International Civil Defence Day on Wednesday.
Mr Odumosu said that the kidnap victim was rescued on Friday at about 9:20 p.m. somewhere in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
NSCDC dismisses15 officers, suspended seven, and placed nine on compulsory retirement.
The Civil Defence boss said operatives in the operations department were prompt in response to orders.
Five of the men arrested were from Nasarawa, two from Benue, and the last from Kwara.
Peoples Gazette had reported that Mr Dike died on Tuesday while leading the convoy of the Civil Defence boss.
Dickson was said to have attempted a stunt near a major intersection before his boss’ residence in Asokoro Extension, Abuja.
Mr Audi said that the NSCDC had been relying on the forensic laboratory of the EFCC to carry out its investigations.
