The primary operational units, often led by a Skull Executioner who acts as the head of the deck.
Key executive positions include the Axeman (second-in-command), Pilot (guide), Strike Chief (armory/security), and Duff Man (treasurer).
Members celebrate annually on October 15 . Their rituals often mirror other Nigerian confraternities, utilizing distinct handshakes (the "Anchor") and nautical metaphors, where they refer to themselves as "sailors" whose ultimate destination is "Iceland".
The group operates using naval and mythological terminology, organizing its members into various "decks" or ships.
Despite its registration as a legitimate NGO with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 1993, the SVC maintains a dual reputation. Publicly, it engages in humanitarian efforts such as visiting schools and distributing gifts. However, it remains under scrutiny due to its classification by some observers as a "secret cult" group linked to campus clashes and violent rivalries with other confraternities.
Members are often called Baggers , Norsemen , or Aro . Code 217: A symbolic numerical code standing for "BAG". Structure and Hierarchy
The , officially registered as De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI) , is a prominent Nigerian confraternity that presents itself as a humanitarian and socio-cultural organization. Founded at the University of Port Harcourt in 1983, it has grown into an international entity with chapters in over 60 countries and a headquarters in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. While its public mission emphasizes "service to humanity" and charity, it is also frequently associated with campus "cult" activities and periodic reports of inter-group violence. Foundational Overview