NSCDC officer supplying drugs, ammunition to bandits dismissed

NSCDC officer supplying drugs, ammunition to bandits dismissed

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Zamfara has terminated the employment of Assistant Superintendent of Corps II (ASCII) Maikano Sarkin-Tasha following allegations of collaborating with bandits to supply illegal drugs and ammunition.

During a press briefing in Gusau, the Zamfara State Commandant, Sani Mustapha, confirmed the dismissal.

He explained that the officer’s arrest came as a shock to the command, as Sarkin-Tasha was accused of involvement in criminal activities, including providing ammunition and hard drugs to bandits operating in the state.

According to Mustapha, “The officer was apprehended at a checkpoint between the Damba and Sabon Gida areas while en route to his hometown, Mada village, in Gusau Local Government Area. During the search, he was found in possession of substances suspected to be cannabis and other illegal drugs, as well as military-grade equipment, including three G3 rifle armors and an anti-rocket launcher.”

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) also reported that the Zamfara Police Command had, the day before, paraded 17 individuals suspected of aiding bandits, with Sarkin-Tasha among them.

Commandant Mustapha further stated, “The Commandant-General of the Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, expressed his shock and dismay over the incident. He has instructed me to ensure the immediate dismissal of the officer from the Corps.”

Mustapha emphasized that the NSCDC maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct, corruption, and criminal behavior, adding, “The actions of this officer reflect only his own character and do not represent the values or conduct of the Zamfara Command or the NSCDC as a whole.”

He also assured that the NSCDC would continue collaborating with other security agencies in the fight against crime and would not hesitate to take disciplinary action against any of its personnel found violating the law. “We will transfer the case to the Corps’ national headquarters in Abuja for further investigation and prosecution,” he said.

The NSCDC, according to Mustapha, is committed to full transparency and will keep the public informed of any developments in the case.

NSCDC officer supplying drugs, ammunition to bandits dismissed