NSCDC Sanctions 79 Personnel, Arrests 12 Suspects Over Corruption and Misconduct

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken decisive action against personnel and suspects involved in various corrupt and misconductful activities. At a press briefing on Wednesday, the Corps Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi, disclosed that 79 personnel had been sanctioned for offences including job racketeering, illegal recruitment, financial misconduct, sabotage, theft, negligence, dishonesty, and absenteeism. The sanctions involved 75 personnel who had completed disciplinary proceedings, while four others were undergoing administrative processes. Among those disciplined were a former Assistant Commandant-General, two Deputy Commandants, 35 senior officers, and 37 junior officers. The Commandant-General said that the penalties ranged from dismissal and compulsory retirement to dismissal with recommendations for criminal prosecution where criminal liability was established. Audi emphasized that the corps will continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct. He added that any personnel found wanting, irrespective of rank or position, will be held accountable in accordance with the law and the regulations governing the agency. In another development, the NSCDC arrested six civilian suspects over alleged illegal firearms transactions and related security offences. The principal suspect was intercepted in Enugu with military-grade weapons, ammunition, and tactical equipment.

The NSCDC Commandant-General further disclosed that intelligence-led operations resulted in the arrest of four suspected vandals in the Sabon Wuse area of the Federal Capital Territory while they were transporting vandalised railway materials. The suspects allegedly conspired to vandalise railway infrastructure and will be prosecuted for criminal conspiracy, malicious damage to public property, acts of terrorism, and unlawful possession of suspected stolen property. The Commandant-General also announced the arrest of two suspected power infrastructure vandals in Angwa Dudu, Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT. The suspects allegedly conspired to vandalise electricity cables and power lines serving the area and will be prosecuted for criminal conspiracy, vandalism of power lines, and theft of critical national assets.

NSCDC Sanctions 79 Personnel Over Corruption and Misconduct

The sanctions involved 75 personnel who had completed disciplinary proceedings, while four others were undergoing administrative processes. Among those disciplined were a former Assistant Commandant-General, two Deputy Commandants, 35 senior officers, and 37 junior officers. The Commandant-General said that the penalties ranged from dismissal and compulsory retirement to dismissal with recommendations for criminal prosecution where criminal liability was established.

Arrests and Recoveries

In a separate operation, the NSCDC arrested four suspected vandals in the Sabon Wuse area of the Federal Capital Territory while they were transporting vandalised railway materials. The suspects allegedly conspired to vandalise railway infrastructure and will be prosecuted for criminal conspiracy, malicious damage to public property, acts of terrorism, and unlawful possession of suspected stolen property. The NSCDC also arrested two suspected power infrastructure vandals in Angwa Dudu, Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT. The suspects allegedly conspired to vandalise electricity cables and power lines serving the area and will be prosecuted for criminal conspiracy, vandalism of power lines, and theft of critical national assets. The Commandant-General further disclosed that intelligence-led operations resulted in the arrest of six civilian suspects over alleged illegal firearms transactions and related security offences. The principal suspect was intercepted in Enugu with military-grade weapons, ammunition, and tactical equipment.