Gombe NSCDC: 16 Suspects Arrested Over Vandalism, Cattle Rustling

• The NSCDC arrested 16 suspects for various crimes, including rape, theft, forgery, impersonation, and cattle rustling.
• The arrests were made following investigations into different offences committed across Gombe State.
• The NSCDC has the power to investigate and prosecute cases of vandalism and cattle rustling under the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Act 2003, as amended in 2007.

The first incident occurred on the third of August 2026. The suspect is Mohammed Nasir Usman, a 19-year-old male from Hampati Wuro Bridge Bypass, Akko Local Government Area.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has made significant strides in combating vandalism and cattle rustling in Gombe State. In a recent operation, the NSCDC arrested 16 suspects allegedly involved in various crimes, including rape, theft, forgery, impersonation, and cattle rustling. The arrests were made following investigations into different offences committed across the state.

The NSCDC has the power to investigate and prosecute cases of vandalism and cattle rustling under the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Act 2003, as amended in 2007. The agency can also exercise its powers in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, such as the police, to ensure effective prosecution of offenders. In this case, the NSCDC worked closely with the police to apprehend the suspects and gather evidence.

The recent arrests by the NSCDC have significant implications for lawyers and clients involved in similar activities or facing related charges. The agency's efforts to combat vandalism and cattle rustling demonstrate its commitment to upholding the law and protecting citizens' rights. Lawyers should be aware of these developments and advise their clients accordingly, as the consequences of engaging in such activities can be severe.

Lawyers should be aware of the NSCDC's efforts to combat vandalism and cattle rustling in Gombe, which may have implications for clients involved in similar activities or facing related charges.

Source: Original reporting via NSCDC Gombe State Command