{
  "id": 18373296,
  "title": "NSCDC dismantles notorious gang at Ebonyi/Benue border, recovers arms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/nscdc-dismantles-notorious-gang-at-ebonyi-benue-border-recovers-arms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T20:37:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/05/nscdc-dismantles-notorious-gang-at-ebonyi-benue-border-recovers-arms/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ebonyi State has dismantled a hideout used by a criminal syndicate operating along the Ebonyi-Benue border. A joint team from the Command's Intelligence and Investigation Department and the Commandant's Special Squad conducted the operation, which followed weeks of intelligence gathering. During the raid, they recovered several weapons and dangerous items, including an AK-47 assault rifle, a pistol, and tactical combat knives. Commandant Francis Nnadi warned criminals to leave the state, particularly ahead of the general elections, and vowed the state would be secured from all forms of crime during and after the elections. A manhunt is underway for the fleeing suspects.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ebonyi State Command, has dismantled a hideout allegedly used by a criminal syndicate terrorising communities along the Ebonyi-Benue border. The raid, which dismantled a key operational base for hoodlums and cultists around Izzi Local Government Area, followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance by security operatives. Briefing […]…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}