Interior minister orders probe of NSCDC officers over alleged N5.2 million extortion
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an investigation into allegations of extortion involving some officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by the minister’s media aide, Babatunde Alao.
A social media post alleged that some personnel of the NSCDC extorted N5.2 million from a group of young men travelling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, to Akure, Ondo State.
The minister, however, said any officer found guilty would face the full weight of the law, adding that the ministry would not tolerate any form of misconduct from security agencies.
“We are building a paramilitary that is disciplined and professional and will serve Nigeria and Nigerians with dignity and patriotism.
“On this case, we will see that justice is upheld and ensure that security personnel serve with forthrightness,” he stated.
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