The Commandant-General, CG, of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Audi has directed the detention of officers accused of extorting N5.2 million from travelers.
The NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Babawale confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that the detention follows an investigative directive issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
A viral social media post alleged that some NSCDC officers extorted N5.2 million from a group of young men traveling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti to Akure, Ondo State.
Audi instructed that the suspects should be brought to the NSCDC National headquarters in Abuja for investigation.
According to him, “this will enable the corps’ disciplinary committee to carry out a full scale investigation into the alleged extortion report as directed by the minister,
”;Their actions were highly condemnable and unprofessional as it contravenes the Code of Ethics and Standard Operating Procedure, SOP, of the NSCDC.”
”;The NSCDC management awaits the outcome of the investigation and promises to deal decisively with the officers according to the Public Service Rules, PSR, if found guilty of the alleged offence,”; he said.
Audi assured that there will be no cover up and that the NSCDC will not shield any corrupt officer.
The CG urged the public not to be deterred in relating with the corps by proving necessary information that will eradicate harassment or extortion of citizens.
