On October 11, 2025, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command, assaulted and rough-handled a Channels TV Cameraman, Mr Ogbonna Chukwu, while the journalist was attempting to access the venue of the turbaning ceremony of former Vice-President, Mr Namadi Sambo, by the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Bamalli, in Zaria, Kaduna State.
The incident sparked widespread condemnation after circulating on social media.
Meanwhile, the Corps’ Kaduna State Commandant, Mr Panam Musa, on October 13, tendered an unreserved apology to Channels Television over the assault.
Mr Musa described the conduct of the officers as “unfortunate and unacceptable”, noting that it does not reflect the values of the Corps. While appreciating the media for its longstanding support to the NSCDC, he tendered the apology of the Corps to Channels Television for the incident.
He said, “It was an act of overzealousness by some of our personnel, which we do not condone. On behalf of the Corps, I sincerely say we are sorry.” He assured that appropriate disciplinary measures were being taken to address the misconduct and prevent a recurrence.
