NSCDC dismisses ACG, 37 other senior officers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the dismissal of an Assistant Commandant General (ACG) and 37 other senior officers for gross misconduct, insubordination, and acts unbecoming of a superior officer.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, said a total of 76 senior and junior personnel were sanctioned in 2025 for various offences ranging from gross misconduct, insubordination, job racketeering, extortion and other offences.
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.
It said in addition to the 38 senior officers dismissed, two senior officers were demoted by two ranks, one demoted by one rank with loss of seniority, and five received warning letters.
The statement further revealed that the Corps’ Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee handled 30 cases of personnel accused of 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.”
The disciplinary actions, according to the NSCDC , are part of ongoing reforms aimed at sanitising the Corps and strengthening public confidence in its operations.
It said that the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Audi has charged all personnel to remain focused and professional in the discharge of their responsibilities, noting that the growing mandates assigned to the Corps demand loyalty, regimental discipline and commitment.
