NSCDC Dismisses 15, Retires 7, Demotes 2 Over Extortion, Forgery, Others

Kuni Tyessi in Abuja

The Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi has announced the approval by the Civil Defence, Corrections, Fire and Immigration Board (CDCFIB) that different forms of disciplinary measures should be taken against 31 officers and men of Corps involved in various degrees of offences.

Among the number, 15 were dismissed from service, nine are to face compulsory retirement, seven were given suspension while the remaining two are to face interdiction and demotion respectively.

Audi, confirmed this during a management meeting at the NSCDC national headquarters yesterday, where he vowed and reiterated his determination not to allow errant officers portray the corps in bad light under his leadership.

A statement released by the Corps spokesman, DCC Olusola Odumosu in Abuja, said the actions of the erring personnel made it imperative to invoke internal disciplinary mechanism by setting up disciplinary committees which carried out investigation and orderly room trial for various offences and spelt out recommendation of different sanctions to the Board for approval.

“Consequently, 31 officers and men involved in different acts deemed unbecoming of personnel of the Corps are to face different sanctions.

“Among them, 15 are dismissed from service, nine are to face compulsory retirement, seven were given suspension while the remaining two are to face interdiction and demotion respectively,” he added.

The breakdown of the officers indicates that among the numbers dismissed includes one ASC1, two CCA, three AIC, three CA111, two CA11, one CA1, one IC and one AIC are to face dismissal and prosecution.

On the other hand, the suspended officers were two Deputy Commandants of Corps, three Assistant Commandant of Corps, one Assistant Superintendent of Corps ASCII and one CAII.

The board also approved the interdiction of an Inspector of Corps (IC) and demotion of one other Inspector of Corps (IC).

The 31 affected personnel were sanctioned for offences ranging from job racketeering, conspiracy, extortion, forgery, absence without leave (AWOL), dishonesty, economic sabotage among others among others.

“Following the disgraceful conduct of the concerned officers, the Commandant General has called on all personnel to uphold the Corps’ Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Code of Ethics, discipline and adherence to Public Service Rules,” he added.

The CG warned that the sanctions meted out to erring personnel should serve as deterrent to others as unethical conducts will not be condoned in the Corps.

He, however promised to reward officers and men who excel in their various assignments as a motivation for good conducts and dedication to service.