MINISTER of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of extortion involving officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The officers, according to a viral post, allegedly extorted ₦5.2 million from a group of young men travelling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State to Akure, Ondo State.
The Minister, in a statement by his spokesperson, Babatunde Alao, noted that any officer found guilty would face the full weight of the law.
He said: “We will not tolerate any form of misconduct from our security agencies.
“We are building a paramilitary that is disciplined, professional, and serve Nigeria and Nigerians with all sense of dignity and patriotism.”
“On this case, we will see that justice is upheld and ensure that security personnel serve with forthrightness,” he said.
