Jigawa NSCDC Secures 125 Convictions

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State has closed the chapter on 2025 with a record of 125 successful prosecutions, spanning a range of severe criminal and civil offenses. From the trauma of rape to the economic sabotage of vandalism, the Command’s legal and investigative teams have been at the forefront of a year-long battle to restore order across the state. Under the leadership of State Commandant Muhammad Kabiru Ingawa, the corps has transitioned from a reactive force to a proactive shield, aiming to stay one step ahead of the criminal underworld.

Commandant Ingawa, reflecting on the Command’s achievements in an end-of-year briefing, noted that the 125 cases handled between January and December 2025 included theft, murder, and culpable homicide. He attributed the successful litigation of these cases to a more rigorous evidence-gathering process and a commitment to seeing justice served for victims. According to the commandant, the legal successes of the outgoing year have played a significant role in deterring potential offenders and reducing the overall crime rate compared to the 2024 records.

The protection of critical national infrastructure remained a high-stakes priority for the corps throughout the year. Ingawa revealed that his officers successfully intercepted and aborted more than 30 separate attempts to vandalize essential public utilities. These targets included high-voltage power lines and water supply facilities—the lifeblood of the state’s economy and public health. In many of these incidents, the swift intervention of NSCDC operatives led to the recovery of stolen materials and the arrest of suspects before they could vanish into the bush.

A standout achievement of the Command in 2025 was its massive investment in human capital through the training of over 9,000 private security guards. Recognizing that the state’s formal security agencies cannot be everywhere at once, the NSCDC focused on professionalizing the private sector. These guards have been strategically deployed to bolster security in schools, hospitals, and other sensitive public and private facilities. This initiative is designed to create a “first line of defense,” particularly in educational institutions that have become vulnerable in recent years.

The commandant emphasized that the year’s successes were not achieved in a vacuum. He praised the seamless synergy between the NSCDC and the Jigawa State Government, as well as the robust collaboration with sister security agencies. This inter-agency cooperation has allowed for better intelligence sharing and joint operations that have dismantled several criminal hideouts. Ingawa also acknowledged the role of the general public, noting that many successful arrests were the result of timely tips from vigilant citizens.

Despite the hurdles faced, including the vastness of the state’s terrain and the sophisticated tactics of vandals, the Command remains undeterred. Ingawa reassured the people of Jigawa that the corps is entering the new year with even greater resolve. He maintained that the ultimate goal is the sustainability of peace and stability, not just within the state’s borders but as a contribution to the security of Nigeria as a whole.

As the Command prepares for the challenges of 2026, the focus remains on deepening community engagement and expanding the reach of its surveillance teams. The 125 convictions of 2025 serve as a benchmark for the corps, proving that the era of impunity for vandals and violent offenders is drawing to a close. For the residents of Jigawa, the NSCDC’s report provides a glimmer of hope that the state is steadily becoming a safer place to live, work, and do business.