The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the detention and immediate transfer to Abuja of officers allegedly involved in a ₦5.2 million extortion case.
The officers, now facing disciplinary action, were exposed in a viral video allegedly extorting a traveler en route from Ado-Ekiti to Akure—a clip that quickly triggered public outrage.
Following the outcry, the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, directed a thorough investigation into the incident.
In a statement issued Wednesday by the Corps Public Relations Officer, CSC Afolabi Babawale, Dr. Audi condemned the act, calling it “unethical, unprofessional, and a clear violation of the NSCDC’s Code of Ethics and Standard Operating Procedures.”
“These actions stain the Corps’ image and will not be swept under the rug,” he declared.
He confirmed that the officers will remain in detention at NSCDC headquarters while a disciplinary committee investigates the matter.
Dr. Audi emphasized the Corps’ commitment to accountability, stressing that anyone found guilty would face strict consequences—without bias or cover-up.
“No one is above the law. We must earn and maintain public trust through integrity,” he said.
He also urged Nigerians to continue reporting misconduct, assuring the public that under his leadership, harassment, extortion, and abuse of office will not be tolerated.
