Extortion: NSCDC boss orders detention of erring officers, begins probe

Following the directive of the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for an immediate investigation into an allegations of extortion involving officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), the Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered immediate detention of the suspected officers.

The men were seen in a viral post allegedly extorting the sum of ₦5.2 million from a young man traveling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State to Akure, Ondo State.

In a statement released Wednesday by the Corps spokesman, Afolabi BABAWALE, the CG condemned their conduct, describing it as unprofessional, which contravene the Code of Ethics and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of the Corps.

He further directed that the culprits be whisked down to the Corps National headquarters, Abuja for detention, to pave way for the disciplinary committee set up to carry out a full scale investigation into the alleged extortion report as directed by the Minister of Interior.

The Corps helmsman hinted that the management of the Corps awaits the outcome of the investigation and promised to deal decisively with the officers according to the Public Service Rules (PSR) if they are found guilty of the alleged offence.

He urged the public not to be deterred in relating with the Corps and giving necessary information that could help to serve them better without intimidation, harassment or extortion of any citizens of the country.

The Corps helmsmen reassured that he would not shield anyone found culpable of corrupt practices or any form of compromise, rather, would make them accountable for their individual actions by facing appropriate sanctions to serve as a deterrent to others.