Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- The State Commandant of NSCDC, Commandant Maku Olatunde disclosed this on Wednesday while parading the suspects at the State Command Headquarters, Awka.

He said the suspects were apprehended during series of raids conducted by operatives of the Command.

According to him, a pump-action rifle was recovered during the operation targeted at ridding the State of individuals masquerading as private security operatives.

Maku added that the arrested suspects are currently being interrogated and will be charged after investigation.

He said, "The raids conducted in Awka on Tuesday October 28, 2025 at about 11 00 hrs were based on credible intelligence indicating the presence of individuals dressed in attire resembling that o...