October 28, 2025
By Tobi Akinnubi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has disbursed over ₦1 billion as compensation to families of its personnel who died or sustained injuries in the line of duty within the last two years.
The Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, disclosed this on Monday during an operational visit to the NSCDC command in Ondo State.
Audi said the payment was made through the government’s insurance benefit scheme based on rank, as part of efforts to enhance the welfare of personnel engaged in operational activities across the country.
He explained that the compensation covered both officers who lost their lives and those who suffered severe injuries, including amputations.
According to him, “So far, within the period of two years, the government has paid over ₦1 billion to our staff who were either killed or injured during operational activities nationwide. Some we lost, while others were injured to the extent that one or two of their limbs were amputated.”
The NSCDC boss added that the federal government approved the funds to compensate affected officers and the next of kin of those who died in service.
