By Adenike Lawal
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the detention and immediate transfer to Abuja of officers allegedly involved in a ₦5.2 million extortion case.
The officers, now facing disciplinary action, were caught in a viral video allegedly extorting a traveller journeying from Ado-Ekiti to Akure.
The footage, which sparked widespread outrage, prompted a swift directive from the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for a full investigation.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Corps Public Relations Officer, CSC Afolabi Babawale, Dr. Audi condemned the act, describing it as unethical, unprofessional, and a violation of the NSCDC’s Code of Ethics and Standard Operating Procedures.
“These actions stain the Corps’ image and will not be swept under the rug,” Dr. Audi stated.
He emphasized that the implicated officers will be held in detention at the NSCDC headquarters while a disciplinary committee probes the matter.
He reassured the public of the Corps’ dedication to transparency and accountability, vowing that any personnel found guilty would face the full consequences without protection or bias.
“No one is above the law. We must earn and maintain public trust through integrity,” he said.
Dr. Audi also encouraged Nigerians to report any misconduct, promising that harassment, extortion, and abuse of office will not be tolerated under his watch.
