NSCDC Dismisses Officer For Joining Hoodlums To Loot COVID-19

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has dismissed a Corps Assistant, Illiya Ibrahim of the Gwagwalada Division Abuja from the service for joining hoodlums in looting COVID-19 palliative.

According to the security agency, Ibrahim scrambled for food items discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja alongside other residents of the area.

The Media Assistant to the Commandant General NSCDC, Ekunola Gbenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday.

The statement noted that the Commandant General Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu approved the recommendation of the Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee for the dismissal of Ibrahim as punishment for his misconduct.

The recommendation was given after the officer was charged under the public service rule which is related to unbecoming conduct of officers.

“This disciplinary measure was taken after series of investigations and deliberations by the junior disciplinary committee and recommendations were made to the management.

“The CG appreciates officers and men of the Corps including members of the public for providing useful information that has continue to assist the Corps in identifying unfit individuals within the ranks for appropriate action. He tasked the personnel to remain committed, resolute and firm in the discharge of their duties,” the statement said.