No serving officer convicted for job racketeering - NSCDC

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Katsina Command has refuted claims that any of its currently serving personnel has been convicted for job racketeering. The command's spokesperson, SC Buhari Hamisu, issued a statement to clarify reports alleging the conviction of a Deputy Commandant by a Katsina High Court.

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The command’s spokesman, SC Buhari Hamisu, made the clarification in a statement issued on Wednesday in Katsina. Hamisu was reacting to a viral report alleging that a serving Deputy Commandant of the Corps had been convicted by a Katsina High Court. He described the claim as false, saying the report misrepresented the facts and created a misleading impression about the Corps.

Hamisu described the viral report as false and a misrepresentation of facts that created a misleading impression of the Corps. He confirmed that a conviction did take place but specified that the individual involved had already retired from the NSCDC prior to the court's judgment. This clarification was deemed necessary to correct a distorted account that could mislead the public.

The command condemned the circulation of such misinformation, warning that it could incite unnecessary public anxiety and erode confidence in security institutions. Hamisu reiterated the NSCDC's commitment to discipline, accountability, and professionalism in its duties. He also highlighted the Corps' focus on protecting critical national assets and infrastructure.

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The spokesman confirmed that a conviction had occurred but explained that the individual involved had already retired from the NSCDC before the court delivered its judgment.

Furthermore, the NSCDC urged the public to exercise caution when encountering individuals who claim to secure employment in government agencies. The Corps issued a warning against recruitment and employment racketeers who prey on the desperation of job seekers. Job applicants are advised to exclusively use official recruitment channels and verify information through authorized sources to avoid falling victim to fraudsters.

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The command maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward criminal tendencies among its personnel.