The NSCDC commandant explained that vandalising national assets affects national security, the economy, and human lives.
A survey on the implementation of the federal government’s Safe School Initiative in Kogi, Niger and Nasarawa has revealed mixed outcomes.
“Those found operating illegally will face the appropriate sanctions, including the sealing of their offices where necessary,” he said.
Mr Akintayo condemned activities of vandals and warned scrap dealers against patronising suspected criminals.
The mining marshals were inaugurated in 2024 to address the surge in illegal mining operations.
Mr Ogbebor said the convictions underscored the command’s intensified crackdown on economic saboteurs and its commitment to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure.
The army spokesperson noted that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects had allegedly resided in the state for about six months without valid immigration documents.
The commandant alleged that the suspect attacked and killed Mr Afolabi at the uncompleted building.
He said successful applicants for the 2024/2025 paramilitary recruitment exercise were to proceed to the next stage of physical screening and document verification.
He stated that the suspect paraded himself as a traffic control officer of the command.
