The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has sanctioned 66 personnel across its formations nationwide over various acts of misconduct.
The Commandant General of the corps, Ahmed Audi, explained that the disciplinary measures included dismissal, compulsory retirement, demotion and formal warnings, depending on the nature and seriousness of the offences committed.
He said the sanctions followed investigations into allegations of misconduct against the affected officers and subsequent approval by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board.
The NSCDC boss disclosed that some of the offences involved arms dealing, warning that personnel found guilty of serious misconduct would face prosecution.
“Some of them are to face prosecution while some had been dismissed after facing prosecution.
“They will be prosecuted because of the veracity of the offence, level and kind of offence they have committed,” he said.
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According to Audi, all affected personnel were subjected to established disciplinary procedures, including orderly room trials and investigations by relevant staff disciplinary committees, before the board approved the sanctions.
He added that the officers were drawn from various formations, including state and zonal commands, area commands, the national headquarters and other units across the country.
The commandant general maintained that the corps would not tolerate indiscipline or conduct capable of damaging its professional standards.
He said the disciplinary exercise was designed to strengthen internal accountability and discourage other personnel from violating the organisation’s rules and regulations.
“The culture of any military or paramilitary organisation stands or is built on discipline,” Audi stated.
Meanwhile, the NSCDC chief disclosed that approximately 17,000 personnel had recently been promoted in an exercise aimed at improving morale and recognising deserving officers.
He said about 22,000 personnel participated in the promotion examination, but only 17,000 qualified based on their performance and the available vacancies approved by the Federal Government.
Audi added that the promotion results were ready and would be displayed on the corps’ notice boards to allow personnel to check their individual outcomes.
He also commended President Bola Tinubu for providing the necessary support and creating an enabling environment for the promotion exercise and other institutional reforms within the corps.
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