Interior Minister Orders Investigation into Alleged Extortion by NSCDC Officers
FollowThe Interior Minister has ordered an investigation into the alleged extortion by officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). This comes after reports of NSCDC officers extorting money from citizens for various services including issuance of passports and drivers licenses. The Minister has expressed concern over these reports and stated that anyone found guilty of extortion will face disciplinary action. He also urged citizens to report any cases of extortion by NSCDC officers to the appropriate authorities. This move by the Interior Minister shows a commitment to tackling corruption and ensuring that government agencies operate with integrity and accountability.
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Discussion Points:
Responses- 1) After the public outcry over alleged extortion by NSCDC officers and the Interior Minister’s probe, why does impunity remain so common in our security forces?
- 2) The NSCDC is a paramilitary agency meant to protect lives and property. How disappointing is it to hear that those trusted to defend citizens’ rights are the ones extorting them?
- 3) With the Interior Minister launching a probe into the alleged NSCDC extortion, Do you think the public can trust that justice will be done and the officers will be held accountable?
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