Minister orders probe into alleged ₦5.2m extortion by NSCDC officers

The Federal Government has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of extortion involving officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Responding to reports across some social media platforms indicating that some NSCDC officers allegedly extorted ₦5.2 million from a group of young men travelling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State to Akure, Ondo State, Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said that anyone found culpable after the probe will be dealt with according to the laws.

“We will not tolerate any form of misconduct from our security agencies,” Tunji-Ojo said.

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According to the statement, the minister noted 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,” the statement read.

“On this case, we will see that justice is upheld and ensure that security personnel serve with forthrightness.”

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