The Anambra State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested five suspected illegal private security guards with three pump action guns.
The state Commandant, NSCDC, Maku Olatunde, disclosed this in Awka, while parading the suspects.
The Superintendent of Corps and Head, Media and Tactical Operations NSCDC Anambra State Command, Mr Okadigbo Edwin said in a statement on Friday, that the suspects were arrested at an illegal roadblock in Nteje, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State extorting money from motorists while causing untold hardships to the road users.
He stressed that the arrest of the suspects was part of the Corps’ determination to eliminate impersonators and undesirable elements who hide under the cover of private security guards to perpetuate crime.
He commended the Private Guards Company Department for their relentless efforts in the fight against illegal operators of private security outfits and for prompt response in apprehending the suspects.
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