FG Orders Probe Into Alleged Extortion By NSCDC Officers
According to the statement, the officers involved in a viral post, allegedly extorted ₦5.2 million from a group of young men travelling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, to Akure, Ondo State.
By Olusegun Ajileye
Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of extortion involving officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC).
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by his spokesman to the Minister of Interior, Babatunde Alao.
According to the statement, the officers involved according to a viral post, allegedly extorted ₦5.2 million from a group of young men travelling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, to Akure, Ondo State.
The minister notes that any officer found guilty will face the full weight of the law.
“We will not tolerate any form of misconduct from our security agencies. We are building a paramilitary that is disciplined, professional and serves Nigeria and Nigerians with all sense of dignity and patriotism,”
“On this case, we will see that justice is upheld and ensure that security personnel serve with forthrightness”
