NSCDC Dismisses Officer For Looting Covid-19 Palliative In Abuja

Illiya Ibrahim, an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), who was caught in viral video looting Covid-19 palliatives discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has been dismissed from service.

AllNews gathered that Ibrahim joined some youths and hoodlums in carting away palliatives after storming the warehouse.

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The dismissal was contained in a statement titled ‘NSCDC Dismisses Officer for Looting in Abuja’ by the Media Assistant to the Commandant General of NSCDC, Ekunola Gbenga, on Tuesday night.

It read in part, “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.

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“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.

“The CG appreciates 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.”