Gbenro Adesina
Nigerians have taken to the social media to condemn the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for sacking an officer, Corps Assistant Illiya Ibrahim, for taking part in carting away Covid-19 palliative items from a warehouse in Abuja.
According to the concerned Nigerians, the paramilitary organisation should not have melted such punishment to the erring officer, opining that he should have been given a lesser punishment.
Adewunmi Michael stated, “And now the organisation would think they’ve done something spectacular.. You all should know if he had more than enough he won’t be there in the first place and now that you’ve taken the job completely, what does that make and what becomes of him and his family in the end??? Suspension for some period of time or and unpaid salary for some time would have been better. You could have even transfer him to a remote area to serve or possibly demote him. He didn’t kill FCS! Let he with no sin cast the first stone. If only you all holy too”.
Also, Kadijat Yahaya pointed out that the officers should have been suspended for some time to teach him a lesson rather than outright sack saying, “Dismissal is way too much for someone with his offense. Mind you situation leads him there. If you could revise your decision on behalf of his family. Suspension without pay will be better”.
These were the reactions of Nigerians to a statement signed by the spokesperson of NSCDC, Ekunola Gbenga, saying that Illiya Ibrahim of the Gwagwalada Division, Abuja has been dismissed as a result of his involvement in the looting of Covid-19 palliatives discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja.
According to him, “The Commandant General Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu has approved the recommendation of the Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee for the dismissal of Illiya Ibrahim of the Gwagwalada Division for joining hoodlums in looting Covid-19 palliatives discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja. The recommendation was given after the officer was charged under the public service rule which is related to unbecoming conduct of officers. This disciplinary measure was taken after series of investigations and deliberations by the junior disciplinary committee and recommendations were made to the management”.
“The CG appreciates officers and men of the Corps including members of the public for providing useful information that has continue to assist the Corps in identifying unfit individuals within the ranks for appropriate action. He tasked the personnel to remain committed, resolute and firm in the discharge of their duties”.
