The Lagos commandant assured that the identity of anyone who gives useful information on the nefarious activities of criminals would be protected.
The bill has passed first and second reading and the public hearing at the senate. Any moment from now, we expect it to be passed into law.
One of the women that almost got abducted sustained minor bullet wounds and is currently responding to treatment.
The suspects said they bought the products from oil dealers in Port Harcourt.
The squad is expected to complement efforts of the command in investigation, prevention of crime and women related cases.
The NSCDC said there have been disputes between herders and farmers in a Kwara community over grazing land.
Among those arrested is a former convict, 25-year-old Alti Shehu, arrested by the command some years back.
The apprentice said starvation and frustration led him into stealing.
The NSCDC says it has arrested suspected kidnapping syndicate collaborator and informant operating within the Enugu metropolis and its environs.
According to Mr Gobir, many of the bandits are relocating to Sokoto State because of the sustained military operations in Zamfara.
