The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has reported a decline in crime incidents across the state in 2025, recording 2,550 cases—down from 2,900 in the previous year—following intensified public engagement and inter-agency collaboration.
The State Commandant, Mr Oluyemi Ibiloye, disclosed this on Wednesday in Akure during a media parley where the command presented its 2025 operational scorecard and outlined its security priorities for 2026.
Ibiloye said the cases recorded between January and December 2025 covered a wide range of offences, including vandalism of electricity transformers, cybercrime, illegal mining, human trafficking, robbery, cultism, theft of prepaid meters, illegal gas retailing, and the destruction of farmlands by herders.
According to him, the command also strengthened non-litigation conflict resolution mechanisms, resolving 345 disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) across the state.
“The 25 Grievance Management Centres across the state have increased to 45 centres, which handled 365 cases and resolved 345 cases through Alternative Dispute Resolution,” Ibiloye said.
He revealed that the Anti-Human Trafficking, Irregular Migration and Gender Unit handled 101 cases, while the intelligence and investigation department processed 498 cases, leading to the arrest of 551 suspects. He added that 31 cases remain pending before the courts.
Ibiloye further noted that the Counter-Terrorism Unit and other anti-graft units handled 410 cases involving online fraud, cybercrime, threats to life, stealing and cultism.
“Within this period, 164 suspects were arrested, comprising 96 males and 68 females,” he said.
On the protection of government infrastructure, the commandant said 39 cases involving Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) were reported and promptly addressed.
“The command has empowered the CNAI department in the area of capacity building and intelligence gathering to be able to efficiently provide the necessary security for these assets of the government,” he added.
Highlighting capacity-building efforts, Ibiloye said 95 personnel were trained in weapon handling, combat craft and tactical manoeuvring, and are currently deployed across the state to reinforce security operations.
He also disclosed that the NSCDC’s all-female armed squad, working with the Safe School Unit, carried out vulnerability assessments of 1,601 schools across Ondo State under the Safe School Initiative.
“The assessment was done with the goal of sensitising the school community on their personal security,” he said.
The commandant attributed the improved security outcomes to increased public awareness, effective intelligence-led policing and cooperation among security agencies. He commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Minister of Interior and the NSCDC Commandant-General for their continued support.
Ibiloye also thanked journalists for their partnership and professionalism, stressing that the corps remains committed to a people-centred security approach.
“The scorecard of 2025 reflects our collective efforts, while our 2026 projections signal a renewed commitment to smarter intelligence-led operations, deeper collaboration and sustained community partnership,” he said.
“Security is a shared responsibility, and we count on the continued support of the media, the government and the people of Ondo State in building a safer and more resilient society.”
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