The Commandant General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi, has ordered immediate detention of the officers who allegedly extorted N5.2m from some youths in Ekiti State.
The development followed the comprehensive investigation ordered into the matter by the Minister of Interior Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Tuesday.
The CG condemned the conduct of the personnel seen in viral video extorting money from the young man travelling from Ekiti to Akure, the Ondo State capital.
Audi, in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Corps in Abuja, Babawale Afolabi, described the conduct of the officers as unprofessional, saying it contravened the Code of Ethics and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of the Corps.
He further directed that the culprits be whisked to the Corps National headquarters, Abuja for detention to allow the disciplinary committee set up by the government to conduct full investigation into the matter.
The NSCDC boss said the management of the Corps would await for 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 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.
Audi reassured that the Corps would not shield anyone found culpable of corrupt practices or any form of compromise, asserting that the Corps would make them accountable for their individual actions by facing appropriate sanctions.
