The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 10 secondary school graduates in Adamawa State for participating in the banned final-year “Signed Out” celebration, which reportedly led to public nuisance, street fights, and other disruptive activities.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Nyako Amidu Baba, the NSCDC said operatives from the Safe School Response Squad acted on credible intelligence.
The suspects, linked to schools including Capital School, GDSS Demsawo, Doubelli, and Damilu, were allegedly involved in painting their bodies, tearing school uniforms, engaging in street brawls, and other acts that threatened public order.
The Adamawa State Ministry of Education banned the “Signed Out” tradition last year due to growing concerns from parents, school authorities, and the public over associated violence and misconduct.
Despite the ban, this year’s events reportedly escalated, with some participants allegedly disguising themselves to rob members of the public of mobile phones
