NSCDC fires agent who looted COVID-19 palliatives in Abuja
NSCDC fires agent involved in COVID-19 palliative care in Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Protection Corps fired one of its officers, Corps Assistant Illya Ibrahim from the Gwagwalada unit in Abuja, for his involvement in the looting of COVID-19 palliatives found in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja, IgbereTV reported.
On Monday, the crowd rushed into the warehouse and took the palliatives. The video, which was circulated on social media, showed that the officer himself took the palliative.
The tweets from the NSCDC’s official Twitter say:
“The Nigerian Security and Civil Protection Corps has punished Corps Assistant Illya Ibrahim of the Gwagwalada unit in Abuja by firing him from service in connection with the looting of Covid-19 palliatives found in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja.”
The Nigerian Security and Civil Protection Corps punished Corps Assistant Illya Ibrahim of the Gwagwalada unit in Abuja by firing him from service in connection with the looting of Covid-19 palliatives found in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja.
– NSCDC (@CIVILDEFENDERS) October 27, 2020
“The NSCDC’s Assistant Media Commander, General Ekunola Gbenga, said this in a statement circulated to reporters in Abuja on Tuesday evening.”
This was announced by Media Assistant to NSCDC General Commander Ekunola Gbenga in a statement to reporters in Abuja on Tuesday evening.
– NSCDC (@CIVILDEFENDERS) October 27, 2020
“The recommendation was made after the officer was charged under civil service rules that relate to inappropriate employee behavior.”
“This disciplinary action was taken following a series of investigations and discussions by the junior disciplinary committee and recommendations to management.”
“The CG would like to thank Corps officers and soldiers, including members of the public, for providing useful information that continues to help the Corps identify inappropriate people in the ranks for appropriate action. He instructed the staff to remain committed, determined and firm in the performance of their duties. “
