The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has disclosed that 76 officers of the corps were sanctioned in 2025 over various offences, as part of efforts to instil discipline and professionalism.
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the NSCDC National Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Babawale, in Abuja.
Babawale said disciplinary actions were taken against both senior and junior officers following recommendations by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board and the corps’ disciplinary committees.
According to the statement, 38 senior officers, including an assistant commandant general, were dismissed for gross misconduct, insubordination and acts unbecoming of superior officers, in line with the Public Service Rules.
In addition, two senior officers were demoted by two ranks, one officer was demoted by one rank with loss of seniority, while five officers were issued warning letters.
The statement further revealed that the junior staff disciplinary committee also considered about 30 cases involving job racketeering, extortion, aiding and abetting illegal dealings in petroleum products, fraud, gun running, absence without leave and other acts of gross misconduct.
“After the sittings of the junior staff disciplinary committee, 20 junior personnel were dismissed from service, three were demoted by one rank, while seven were issued warning letters,” Babawale said.
Audi charged officers and men of the corps to remain focused on their statutory responsibilities, stressing that professionalism, loyalty and discipline must guide their conduct.
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He also reaffirmed the readiness of the NSCDC to undertake VIP protection duties assigned through a presidential order, noting that despite manpower challenges, operatives were prepared for the task.
The commandant general reiterated his administration’s commitment to repositioning the corps through training and retraining, improved welfare, and reward mechanisms to boost morale.
While commending officers who have distinguished themselves through dedication and good conduct, Audi warned that truancy, indiscipline and violation of extant laws and codes of conduct would not be tolerated.
He added that under his leadership, the corps had recorded significant achievements, including clearing promotion arrears, introducing career progression courses, implementing a life insurance compensation scheme for families of fallen personnel, ensuring compliance with federal character principles and promoting gender inclusiveness.
