Rape, Sodomy Lead Resolved Cases by Jigawa NSCDC

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has disclosed that it successfully resolved 1,959 cases out of the 2,725 cases recorded in 2025, despite grappling with several operational challenges.

Arewa PUNCH gathered that this notable level of case resolution was achieved at a time when the NSCDC is contending with an expanded scope of responsibilities.

It will be recalled that President Bola Tinubu recently directed the corps to assume responsibility for providing security for VIPs nationwide, a duty previously handled by the Nigeria Police Force.

This additional task has reportedly compounded the NSCDC’s existing challenges, which include combating vandalism, theft and various interpersonal disputes, not only in Jigawa State but across the country.
Addressing journalists on Monday at the state headquarters in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, the Commandant of the NSCDC, Muhammad Ingawa, reaffirmed the corps’ commitment to ensuring lasting peace and stability across the state’s 27 local government areas through community engagement and collaboration with other security agencies.
While reviewing the achievements and challenges of the outgoing year, Ingawa outlined the wide range of cases handled by the command in 2025. According to him, these included cases of indebtedness and breach of trust, land and tenancy disputes, farmer–herder conflicts, interpersonal disagreements, communal clashes and interfaith conflicts.

He stated that a total of 2,725 cases were received by the command during the year, with officers directly handling 2,113 of them. Out of this number, 612 cases were transferred to other relevant agencies for further investigation and action, reflecting what he described as the command’s collaborative approach to justice delivery.

Ingawa noted that the command recorded its biggest success in case resolution, with 1,959 cases amicably settled. He commended officers of the command for their dedication and hard work in resolving these matters.
However, he disclosed that 771 cases remained unresolved as the year came to an end, assuring that efforts were ongoing to clear the backlog.
On prosecutions, the Commandant revealed that the Jigawa NSCDC took 125 cases to court in 2025, a reduction from the 150 cases prosecuted in 2024. He explained that rape and sodomy topped the list of cases taken to court, accounting for 37 prosecutions, underscoring the command’s zero tolerance for sexual offences.
He warned that the corps would not condone any form of sexual violence in the state. He added that theft, burglary and trespass accounted for 20 prosecutions, noting that such common crimes were promptly pursued through legal channels.
Ingawa linked the 11 cases of breach of trust, cheating and mischief recorded during the year to growing economic pressures, which he said often drive people to commit such offences.
Other prosecutions recorded by the command included six cases of cyberstalking and bullying, four cases of thuggery and four incidents of cattle rustling. He also disclosed that assault and grievous hurt accounted for six cases, while murder and culpable homicide stood at five cases during the period under review.
According to him, family-related issues, described as FHB cases, also stood at five. In addition, cases of gross indecency, impersonation, distraction, forgery and domestic violence were recorded, alongside two court-referred cases requiring further investigation.
Beyond prosecutions, the Commandant stated that the NSCDC registered three private guard companies in 2025 and ensured their training and close monitoring to strengthen security coverage across the state.
He expressed appreciation to the Jigawa State Government and some philanthropists for donating vehicles and motorcycles to support the command’s daily operations.
Highlighting challenges facing the command, Ingawa identified inadequate manpower, logistics constraints and insufficient operational funding as major setbacks, particularly affecting patrol activities. He also lamented delays in court proceedings, which he said slow down the prosecution of cases, and called for improvements to ensure timely justice.
On school security, the NSCDC boss assured parents that adequate arrangements were in place to prevent bandit attacks on schools in the state. He reiterated the command’s resolve to safeguard lives and property in Jigawa, calling on residents and other stakeholders to continue supporting the corps.
According to him, ensuring security is a collective responsibility, stressing that the NSCDC cannot achieve it alone without the cooperation of the people.