Nigeria, April 26 -- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State has arrested eight illegal security guards in the state.

The NSCDC Commandant in Anambra State, Olatunde Maku, announced this on Thursday while parading the suspects, according to a statement by the agency's spokesperson in the state, Edwin Okadigbo, on Friday.

Mr Maku said the suspects were arrested during a recent crackdown on unlicensed private security guards in Awka, the state capital.

The commandant warned operators of illegal private security outfits in Anambra State to desist from the act or facing the consequences.

He maintained that NSCDC, as the regulatory body of the private security guards, will continue to monitor their activities ...