NSCDC arrest two over alleged job racketeering in Benue 

The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the apprehension of 2 suspects allegedly linked to a occupation racketeering cognition successful Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

According to a connection issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, SC EA Michael, the suspects were arrested connected April 30, 2026, astatine astir 4:05 p.m. during what the bid described arsenic a coordinated cognition based connected credible intelligence.

The suspects were identified arsenic Okpara Michael Abah, 42, and Ade John Ogbu, 37.

Speaking portion parading the suspects connected behalf of the State Commandant, Commandant Bitrus Alice Larai, the NSCDC spokesperson said the suspects allegedly attempted to behaviour a fake information capturing workout for unsuspecting applicants seeking employment opportunities.

The bid disclosed that preliminary investigations reportedly showed that 1 of the main suspects, Okpara Michael Abah, allegedly collected a full of ₦1,178,500 from respective applicants.

Further investigations, according to the NSCDC, besides revealed that an further ₦116,500 was allegedly collected from applicants for the procurement of uniforms and different related items.

Items reportedly recovered from the suspects see copies of exertion forms, passport photograp...