The Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,
Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, has condemned the killing of a commercial bus
driver in Aba, Abia State by an NSCDC operative.
Gana has equally ordered a thorough investigation into the killing, and
he revealed that the suspect had been arrested and handed over to the
police for investigation and prosecution.
The victim whose identity has yet to be known was said to have been shot
by Officer of the Corps while enforcing lockdown order in the state on
Wednesday.
The slain driver was said to have approached the checkpoint without
stopping and that in his bid to pass the checkpoint in a haste, he
brushed an NSCDC personnel, where they were enforcing the lockdown order
by the government before the incident occurred.
The Commandant General has ordered a probe into the incident and given
assurance that if after investigation the officer involved was found
culpable, he would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
Gana totally regretted the unfortunate incident and condemned it in its
entirety and commiserated with the family of the slain driver.
He assured Nigerians that the Corps would continue to live above board.
“We want to say that the action of this erring officer does not
represent what the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps stands for.
The CG had directed the ACG in charge of zone E, and the Commandant of
Abia State Command to carry out a full-scale investigation into the
incident and ensure that the suspect was prosecuted to serve as a
deterrent to others.
The Corps respects the sanctity of life and dignity of the human person
as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. Once again, we apologise
profusely for any inconvenience or embarrassment this isolated action
must have caused anyone most especially at this critical period when the
world are facing the pandemic of covid 19.
The CG berated the operative involved in the dastardly act for such a
costly mistake and wanton carelessness that resulted in the death of the
driver.
Gana charged all state commandants to read the rules of engagement to
all armed personnel in their commands and ensure periodic screening to
keep them in check.