The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismissed from service Corps Assistant Illiya Ibrahim of the Gwagwalada Division, Abuja over the looting of COVID-19 palliatives discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja.
The Media Assistant to the Commandant General of NSCDC, Gbenga Ekunola, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday evening.
“The Commandant General Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu has approved the recommendation of the Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee for the dismissal of Illiya Ibrahim of the Gwagwalada Division for joining hoodlums in looting Covid-19 palliatives discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja.
“The recommendation was given after the officer was charged under the public service rule which is related to unbecoming conduct of officers.
“This disciplinary measure was taken after series of investigations and deliberations by the junior disciplinary committee and recommendations were made to the management,” Ekunola said.
The statement further quoted the CG to have appreciated officers and men of the Corps including members of the public for providing useful information that has continued to assist the Corps in identifying unfit individuals within the ranks for appropriate action.
He tasked the personnel to remain committed, resolute and firm in the discharge of their duties.
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