NFSS Seeks Recognition After Role in Abuja Robbery Suspects’ Arrest!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) has publicly claimed that its operatives played a key supporting role in the recent arrest of armed robbery suspects in Abuja. The agency is now calling for formal legal recognition to expand its mandate. [1]

What the NFSS Says

• According to Abdulhakeem Ibrahim, Assistant Commander‑General, North Central Zonal Command of NFSS, his team assisted the police to apprehend five suspects linked to a gang that struck in Zuba, FCT. [1]
• The NFSS operatives, acting on police instructions, established a checkpoint near a hotel where the gang had previously attacked. When the gang returned, they ran into the checkpoint and tried to flee. Their driver was caught and handed over to the police. [1]
• Following further investigation, other suspects were arrested and firearms and ammunition recovered, including an AK‑47, a pump‑action gun, and a Beretta pistol. [1]
• The NFSS has urged the government to give the agency legal backing so it can more effectively support security operations. [1]

Why It Matters

• The NFSS is seeking formal recognition so it can act more overtly in joint operations without ambiguity over its mandate and authority.
• Such recognition could expand its role from forest protection to include broader public security support, especially in rural and peri‑urban areas.
• However, questions remain about oversight, jurisdiction boundaries with police and other security agencies, and accountability.

Citations:

1. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/10/arise-news-anchor-how-our-operatives-helped-in-arresting-robbery-gang-nfss/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Managing Editor of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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