Civil Society Groups Storm NSCDC Headquarters, Accuse Officers of Colluding with Fraud Suspect

Abu Darki

Abuja


September 25, 2025 – A coalition of civil society organizations on Thursday staged a protest at the headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Abuja, accusing some officers of colluding with a fraud suspect, Mr. Sylvanus Enonche Okoh, to obstruct justice.

The groups said Mr. Okoh is already standing trial before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges including identity theft, personation, and making false statements. They alleged he fraudulently claimed to be the late Mr. Kenneth Ogbogu in order to obtain property documents and has multiple other criminal cases pending against him in different police stations.

After securing bail, the coalition said, Okoh procured a restraining order through a proxy at a Wuse Magistrate Court to bar the rightful owner from accessing his property. The order was later vacated after the court discovered it was obtained by deceit.

Despite this, protesters alleged that policemen and NSCDC officers continued to occupy the property, even when presented with the valid court ruling.

> “This is not just about one property. It is about the integrity of our judicial system,” said Prof. Barika Dominic Saro-Laka, Founder of The Mighty One Empowerment Foundation. “Fraudsters must not be allowed to exploit the courts while corrupt officers aid them.”



Shedrach Oka, speaking for Youths Off The Street, warned that the NSCDC’s reputation was at stake.

> “The Commandant General must call his men to order. Nigerians trust this agency, and that trust must not be destroyed by illegality.”



The groups demanded immediate enforcement of the valid court order, withdrawal of police and Civil Defence officers from the property, and fresh charges against Okoh for abuse of court process and obstruction of justice. They also called for an investigation into his alleged collusion with law enforcement officers.