NSCDC Vows To Prosecute Officer Arrested For Alleged Banditry....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Zamfara State Command has vowed to discipline, dismiss, and prosecute the officer of the command, Maikano Sarkin-Tasha, who was arrested by the police for allegedly supplying ammunition and drugs to bandits in the state.

ASC II Maikano Sarkin-Tasha was arrested and paraded by the police for allegedly supplying ammunition and hard drugs to bandits around the Mada district of Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State

The State Commandant of the Corps, Sani Mustapha, who said this while addressing the media at the command headquarters, in Gusau, Zamfara state, has condemned the alleged barbaric behaviour of the erring officer.

“We condemned this act in all ramifications as our command is known for integrity in service delivery, discipline, and compliance with ethical standards,” he said.

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“The command has zero tolerance to indiscipline, corruption, criminality, or any vices that are unbecoming of an officer of the Corps.

“The Corps Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is also enforced regularly to regulate personnel against compromise or any act of misconduct which is contrary to set standards and inimical to the wellbeing of the society.”

“The command wishes to be placed on record, that the action of the officer reflects only his own personality as an individual, it does not in any way represent or reflect the image, character, or standard of officers and men of the Zamfara Command or the Corps nationwide.”

He confirmed that the arrested officer had earlier been reported for an irresponsible attitude to work and efforts to track him were to no avail.

“It is noteworthy that, the arrested officer had been reported earlier for truancy and complete absenteeism from work and has since not been seen and his whereabouts unknown until the news of his arrest by a sister agency,” the State Commandant hinted.”

According to preliminary findings, the officer was arrested at a checkpoint between Damba and Sabon Gida axis while he was in transit to his hometown, Mada, and they allegedly found some elements suspected to be cannabis and other hard drugs in his possession. Other items recovered from his residence were three armour of G3 rifles and one armour of anti-aircraft rifle, totalling four pieces of ammunition.

The Commandant confirmed that he would be interfacing with the Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dalijan, for further necessary action towards ensuring that diligent disciplinary action, investigation, and prosecution is instituted and full wrath of the law is meted on him accordingly.

He reiterated that the Corps is poised to work with all security agencies of government in the fight against crime and criminality in society and will not spare any action in enforcing discipline against any of its erring officers and men, no matter how highly connected.

“While the incident is regrettable, the command will continue to strive in positioning the corps in the light of good character, conduct, and discipline.”

“Our Command will continue to work for the good people of the state to protect critical national assets and protect lives and property of the citizens with the utmost professionalism and without compromise.

“We promise to pursue the case with utmost transparency as the Corps does not condone any act indiscipline, not to talk of banditry or terrorism allegations,” he said.