The Federal Government has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of extortion involving officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, ordered the investigation, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Babatunde Alao, on Tuesday in Abuja.
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The officers, according to a viral post, allegedly extorted ₦5.2 million from a group of young men traveling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, to Akure, Ondo State.
The Minister warned that any officer found guilty would face the full weight of the law.
“We will not tolerate any form of misconduct from our security agencies.
“We are building a paramilitary that is disciplined, professional, and serves Nigeria and Nigerians with a sense of dignity and patriotism.
“In this case, we will ensure that justice is upheld and that security personnel serve with integrity,” he said.
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