NSCDC suspends officer over misuse of firearm in Abuja market

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has suspended an officer following an incident involving the misuse of a firearm at Kubwa Market in Abuja. The suspension came after a confrontation with traders, which occurred on Sunday, as reported by the NSCDC's Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, on Thursday. According to Afolabi, the officer in question acted unprofessionally during the incident, prompting the FCT Police Command to arrest him.

The NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, directed an Orderly Room Trial to assess the severity of the officer's misconduct. Audi emphasized the NSCDC's zero-tolerance policy towards the misuse of firearms and professional misconduct, stating that such actions violate the corps' rules of engagement and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

As a result, the officer has been stripped of all official responsibilities and placed on leave while disciplinary proceedings are ongoing. The NSCDC remains committed to protecting lives and maintaining professional standards, and will not tolerate or shield any officer whose actions endanger public safety or breach operational guidelines.