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NSCDC dismisses five Kano volunteer personnel over gross indiscipline

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano State Command dismissed five volunteer personnel for gross indiscipline and unethical conduct.
  • The affected individuals were identified as Yakubu Mubarak Yusuf, Ismaโ€™il Muhd, Adamu Auwalu, Abdulrazaq Suleiman, and Ahmad Sarki.
  • The NSCDC reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against indiscipline, warning that any personnel tarnishing the Corps' image would face disciplinary action.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano State Command has dismissed five volunteer personnel due to gross indiscipline and unethical conduct. The decision, approved by State Commandant Mohammed Agalama, follows a thorough review of the personnel's misconduct, which was found to violate the Corps' values, ethics, and operational standards.

The dismissed individuals are Yakubu Mubarak Yusuf, Ismaโ€™il Muhd, Adamu Auwalu, Abdulrazaq Suleiman, and Ahmad Sarki. All uniforms, accoutrements, identification materials, and other kits belonging to the affected personnel have been confiscated by the Command.

The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Mohammed Hassan Agalama, approved the dismissal of the five volunteer personnel over misconduct, which is contrary to the Corpsโ€™ values, ethics and operational standards.

โ€” Ibrahim AbdullahiThe Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC state command disclosed the dismissal in a statement.

Commandant Agalama has instructed all area commanders and divisional officers across the state to be aware of this development and ensure the dismissed individuals are not recognized or engaged in any official capacity on behalf of the Corps. He emphasized the Command's unwavering commitment to professionalism, integrity, and efficient service delivery, warning that any personnel engaging in acts that could damage the Corps' reputation would face severe disciplinary measures.

The NSCDC Kano State Command remains committed to professionalism, integrity, and efficient service delivery in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities.

โ€” statementThe NSCDC Kano State Command reiterated its commitment to its core values.
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