The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says 66 personnel drawn from its formations nationwide have been sanctioned for various offences.
According to NAN, Ahmed Audi, NSCDC Commandant General,
during an interview with journalists in Abuja on Friday, said the punishment
ranged from dismissal, compulsory retirement, demotion and warnings.
He said the disciplinary actions followed the approval of
the Civil Defence, Correction, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB)
after investigations into allegations of misconduct against the affected
personnel.
The CG detailed that the sanctions were imposed based on the
nature and severity of the offences committed.
He said some of the offences were involvement in arms
dealing, adding that officers found culpable of particularly serious offences
would face prosecution.
“Some of them are to face prosecution while some had been
dismissed after facing prosecution,” he said.
“They will be prosecuted because of the veracity of the
offence, level and kind of offence they have committed.”
The NSCDC boss said all the affected personnel had undergone
the established disciplinary procedures, including orderly room trials and
relevant staff disciplinary committees, before the board approved the
sanctions.
According to Audi, the affected officers were drawn from
state, zonal and area commands, the national headquarters, and other formations
across the country.
He noted that the NSCDC will not tolerate indiscipline or
actions capable of undermining its professional standards.
The CG further said the exercise was intended to reinforce
discipline within the corps and serve as a deterrent to other personnel.
“The culture of any military or paramilitary organisation
stands or is built on discipline,” he said.
He, however, added that 17,000 NSCDC personnel had recently
been promoted, describing the exercise as a morale booster for deserving
officers and men.
Audi explained that approximately 22,000 personnel sat for
the promotion examination, while about 17,000 qualified for promotion based on
their performance and available vacancies approved by the federal government.
According to him, the promotion results were ready and would
be displayed on the corps’ notice boards to enable personnel verify their
outcomes.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for providing the
necessary support and enabling environment for the promotion exercise and other
institutional reforms within the corps.
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