NSCDC dismisses officer for looting in Abuja

By Fola Raheem

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has punished a corps assistant Illiya Ibrahim of the Gwagwalada Division Abuja by dismissing him from the service in relation to the looting of COVID-19 palliatives discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja.

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

The Commandant General, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, has approved the recommendation of the Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee for the dismissal of Illiya Ibrahim for joining hoodlums in looting.

The recommendation was given after the officer was charged under the public service rule.

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

“The CG appreciates officers and men of the Corps including members of the public for providing useful information that has continued to assist the corps in identifying unfit individuals within the ranks for appropriate action,” the statement added.

He urged the personnel to remain committed, resolute and firm in the discharge of their duties.