NSCDC Sanctions 79 Personnel Over Misconduct, Arrests 12 Suspects
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced major disciplinary and operational actions, including the sanctioning of 79 personnel for professional misconduct.
The NSCDC National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commandant of Corps Babawale Afolabi, said in a statement that the Corps had also arrested 12 suspects linked to critical infrastructure vandalism and illegal arms dealing.
According to the statement, the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to institutional transparency, public safety, and zero tolerance for compromise.
It said that following investigations conducted under the Public Service Rules and NSCDC Conditions of Service, disciplinary proceedings were concluded for 75 personnel.
The affected officers include an Assistant Commandant General (ACG), two Deputy Commandants (DCs), 35 other senior officers, and 37 junior officers.
According to the statement, “Established infractions ranged from job racketeering, financial misconduct, theft, and absence without official leave, to acts prejudicial to state security. Sanctions applied include dismissal, compulsory retirement, and recommendation for criminal prosecution.”
Additionally, four personnel are currently undergoing disciplinary proceedings handled by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’S SIS), with the joint effort of the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police, over alleged illegal arms dealing. They are facing both internal disciplinary action and legal prosecution.
The suspects are Superintendent Tesie Victor Nnamdi (Enugu State Command), Assistant Superintendent II Okwuruinya Uchenna (Ebonyi State Command), and Assistant Superintendent II Obaji Sampson (Ebonyi State Command).
Superintendent Achor Favour (Nasarawa State Command) is also undergoing administrative disciplinary proceedings following public concern over the alleged mistreatment and negligence of a teenage domestic helper, Mercy Hajara Muhammad.
