NSCDC Dismisses 2 for Unlawful Arms Proliferation, Exonerates Mining Commander

This is the shocking fact: The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismissed two operatives for illegally providing miners with firearms.

The NSCDC on Wednesday announced that it has dismissed two operatives of its Mining Marshal squad for unlawfully providing illegal miners with firearms. According to the corps, the actions of the two personnel contradicted established guidelines.

The dismissed operatives were involved in an operation in Nasarawa state on February 18, 2026, where the lead prosecutor, ACC John Onoja, and his team were accused of diverting N2 billion and covering up the death of a personnel, Levi Agada.

The NSCDC boss, Prof. Ahmed Audi, said that investigations cleared Onoja and other management team members of alleged complicity. 'Allegations suggesting otherwise were found to be false and without factual basis,' Audi said.

The dismissal of the dismissed officers was based on the recommendation for prosecution of the personnel following the incident. 'Consequently, both personnel have been dismissed from the service and recommended for prosecution in accordance with the law,' he said.

Prof. Ahmed Audi is the Commandant General of the NSCDC and has been in office since 2023. Audi has been a vocal advocate for the implementation of existing laws and regulations to prevent the proliferation of arms.

The NSCDC has a history of tackling illegal mining activities in the country. In 2022, the corps launched a nationwide operation to clamp down on illegal mining activities, which resulted in the seizure of several equipment and arrests of suspects.

The dismissed operatives are expected to face prosecution in accordance with the law. Their dismissal is a significant development in the efforts of the NSCDC to prevent the proliferation of arms and prevent the activities of illegal miners.

The actions of the dismissed operatives have sent shockwaves in the security community, with many calling for stricter measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. As the NSCDC continues to tackle the issue of arms proliferation, stakeholders are calling for increased transparency and accountability in its operations.

The actions of the dismissed operatives have sent shockwaves in the security community, with many calling for stricter measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The NSCDC is expected to continue to work closely with other security agencies to ensure that the activities of illegal miners are brought under control. As the agency continues to tackle the issue of arms proliferation, stakeholders are calling for increased transparency and accountability in its operations.