NSCDC Dismisses 38 Senior Officers, Sanctions 76 Personnel in Major Disciplinary Sweep
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismissed 38 senior officers, including an Assistant Commandant General, as part of far-reaching disciplinary measures aimed at repositioning the Corps for professionalism and effective service delivery.
The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, disclosed this while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening the Corps through intensive training and retraining, improved welfare packages and strict enforcement of discipline.
According to the Commandant General, a total of 76 officers, comprising both senior and junior personnel, were sanctioned in 2025 for various offences ranging from gross misconduct and insubordination to job racketeering, extortion and other acts considered inimical to the Corps’ values and operational ethics.
Prof. Audi said the disciplinary actions followed recommendations of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), as well as the NSCDC Senior and Junior Staff Disciplinary Committees.
He explained that 38 senior officers were dismissed for gross misconduct, insubordination and acts unbecoming of superior officers in line with the Public Service Rules. In addition, two senior officers were demoted by two ranks, one officer was demoted by one rank with loss of seniority, while five officers received warning letters.
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The Commandant General further revealed that the Corps’ Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee handled 30 cases involving offences such as job racketeering, extortion, aiding and abetting illegal petroleum dealings, fraud, gun running, absence without leave and other serious misconduct.
“After the sittings of the Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee, 20 personnel were dismissed from service, three were demoted by one rank, while seven personnel were issued warning letters,” he said.
Prof. Audi stressed that while the NSCDC recognises and rewards outstanding officers who demonstrate loyalty, professionalism and exemplary conduct, his administration would not tolerate indiscipline, truancy or violation of extant laws, ethics and the Corps’ code of conduct.
He highlighted some landmark achievements recorded under his leadership, including the clearance of promotion arrears, introduction of career progression courses, implementation of a life insurance compensation scheme for families of deceased personnel, adherence to federal character principles in appointments and promotions, and promotion of gender inclusiveness.
The NSCDC boss charged officers and men of the Corps to remain focused and professional in the discharge of their statutory responsibilities, noting that the growing mandates assigned to the Corps demand loyalty, regimental discipline and commitment.
He also expressed the Corps’ readiness to undertake the Presidential Order assigning it to VIP protection duties, assuring that despite manpower challenges, operatives are trained, prepared and ready to deliver.
The disciplinary actions, according to the NSCDC leadership, are part of ongoing reforms aimed at sanitising the Corps and strengthening public confidence in its operations.
By PRNigeria
