Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has approved the dismissal of 38 senior officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) as part of a broad disciplinary crackdown aimed at strengthening professionalism and accountability within the paramilitary agency. The decision, endorsed by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) under the Ministry of Interior, forms part of intensified efforts to uphold ethical conduct and restore public confidence in the service.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, NSCDC’s Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, confirmed that the dismissals were based on findings of gross misconduct, insubordination, and acts unbecoming of superior officers in accordance with the Public Service Rules (PSR). Among those affected was an Assistant Commandant General (ACG), highlighting the seriousness of the infractions that prompted the action.
The disciplinary measures follow recommendations from the NSCDC Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee, which reviewed multiple cases against senior personnel over the course of the year. In addition to dismissals, other sanctions authorised by the disciplinary board included demotions and formal warning letters for officers whose conduct fell short of the established standards.
According to the Corps’ leadership, the move is part of a wider reform agenda designed to reposition the NSCDC for effective service delivery, rigorous enforcement of its statutory responsibilities, and improved institutional discipline. Commandant General Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi reiterated that the Corps will not tolerate any behaviour that harms its reputation or undermines its operational mandate.
The disciplinary sweep also extended to junior officers: alongside the 38 senior officers dismissed, several other personnel faced sanctions for offences ranging from extortion and fraud to aiding illicit activities. The Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee reviewed 30 separate cases, which led to additional dismissals, demotions, and warnings, reflecting a comprehensive approach to internal discipline.
NSCDC spokesperson Afolabi underscored that the enforcement actions are intended to serve as a deterrent to others and to promote a culture of professionalism, integrity, loyalty and commitment across the Corps. The Commandant General also used the occasion to reaffirm ongoing plans for enhanced training, welfare improvements, and operational readiness.
Security experts and governance advocates have welcomed the sanctions, describing them as crucial steps in reinforcing institutional discipline within Nigeria’s security architecture. They note that visible accountability measures, when consistently applied, can significantly improve operational effectiveness and public trust in agencies tasked with protecting national security and civil order.
As the Corps moves forward, stakeholders say attention will now turn to the implementation of systemic reforms that address not only individual misconduct but the broader organisational culture and oversight mechanisms governing disciplinary processes.
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