Oluwatobi Adu 
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has launched a fresh crackdown on illegal private security companies operating in the Federal Capital Territory, warning that firms without valid licences risk closure and prosecution.
FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, disclosed this in Abuja on Sunday, saying the command was intensifying surveillance and regulatory enforcement to improve standards within the private security industry.
According to him, several companies have continued to operate with expired licences, forged documents or without proper authorisation despite repeated notifications from the NSCDC.
“Those found operating illegally will face appropriate sanctions, including the sealing of their offices where necessary,” Odumosu said.
He explained that enforcement teams are already compiling lists of non-compliant operators ahead of coordinated inspections across the territory.
The commandant said the exercise forms part of broader efforts to professionalise private guard services and strengthen security delivery in residential estates, commercial centres and critical facilities within Abuja.
Odumosu also acknowledged the growing contribution of licensed private security firms to intelligence gathering, noting that guards often provide early information on vandalism, suspicious activities and other security threats.
He said stronger collaboration between the NSCDC and registered private guards would enhance crime prevention and improve response capabilities across the Federal Capital Territory.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining industry standards and ensuring that only qualified and licensed firms operate within the nation’s capital.
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