The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an investigation into allegations of extortion involving some officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The Minister’s Special Adviser on Media, Babatunde Alao, made this known in a statement on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
A social media post that went viral alleged that some NSCDC officers extorted N5.2 million from a group of young men travelling from Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, to Akure in Ondo State.
The minister, however, stated that any officer found guilty would face the full weight of the law.
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He added that the ministry would not tolerate any form of misconduct from security agencies.
Tunji-Ojo said: “We are building a paramilitary that is disciplined and professional and will serve Nigeria and Nigerians with dignity and patriotism.
“On this case, we will see that justice is upheld and ensure that security personnel serve with forthrightness.”
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