Nigerian government orders investigate NSCDC officers for alleged extortion N5.2M

Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Olubunmi Tupi-Ojo, has ordered an investigation of charges of extortion involving several civil security and defense corps officers (NSCDC).

Minister’s special advisor to the media, Mr. Babatunde Alao, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

A post appeared on social media recently, accused that some NSCDC personnel were racking N5.2 million from a group of young men who were traveling from ado-ekiti, ekiti state, to Akure, Ondo State.

The Minister, in the statement, swear that the officer who was found guilty would face full legal weight.

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He stressed that the ministry will not tolerate all forms of violations from security institutions.

“We are building disciplined and professional paramilitary and will serve Nigeria and Nigeria with dignity and patriotism.

“In this case, we will see that justice is upheld and ensure that security personnel serve honestly,” said Tunji-Ojo.

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