Zamfara NSCDC vows to prosecute officer arrested with ammunitions, hard drugs
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau
Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has vowed to prosecute ASCII Maikano Sarkin-Tasha who was recently arrested by the Police with 4 live ammunitions and hard drugs in his possession.
Addressing Journalists in a press conference at the State Command of the NSCDC Gusau, Commandant Sani Mustapha, has distanced the Command with the alleged activity which included unlawful possession and supply of hard drugs and live ammunitions for the bandits.
Commandant Mustapha, further noted that, “NSCDC is known for integrity in service delivery, hence, discipline and compliance with ethical standards, through the Corps standard operating procedure is enforced to regulate personnel against compromise or any unlawful act which is inimical to the wellbeing of the society.
“However, due to the internal administrative mechanism already put in place by the command to checkmate officers and men in order to ensure discipline and compliance with work etiquette, the arrested officer had earlier been reported of 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.
“According to our preliminary findings, the officer was arrested at a check point between Damba and Sabon Gida axis while he was on transit to his home town, Mada and they allegedly found some elements suspected to be cannabis and other hand drugs in his possession.Other items found on him were three (3) armour of G3 rifle and one (1) armour of anti rocket launcher.
“I wish to state that the Commandant General of the Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi who received the news with shock and disappointment has condemned the alleged barbaric behaviour of the officer and directed that I take necessary administrative action, including immediate dismissal of the individual, if his name is found on the Corps nominal roll.
“Let me place on record, that the NSCDC, Zamfara state command has zero tolerance to indiscipline, corruption, criminality or any vices that is unbecoming of an officer of the Corps.
“Therefore, the action of the officer reflects only his own personality, it does not in any way represent or reflect the image or character of officers and men of the Zamfara Command or the Corps nationwide.
“In the spirit of inter agency relationship and synergy, I will interface with my friend and colleague, the commissioner of police of the Zamfara State for further necessary action to be taken to transfer the officer to the Corps National headquarters, Abuja for internal disciplinary action and prosecution.
“The Corps is poised to work with other security agencies of government in the fight against crime and criminality in the society and will not spare any action in enforcing discipline against any erring officer of the Corps no matter highly placed.
“We are known to always 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 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.
“We shall keep the press and the general public abreast of further developments in due course”, the Commandant has reiterated.
