By Aliyu Bala Gerengi, Gombe
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has ordered an Orderly Room Trial of a personnel attached to its Anti-Vandal Unit over an alleged shooting incident involving a trailer driver at New Mile 3, Gombe Bypass.
The incident occurred on Thursday morning during a routine enforcement exercise, following an altercation between the NSCDC personnel and the driver of a trailer.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Buhari Sa’ad, the State Commandant, Commandant Muhammed Inuwa Usman, mni, directed that the officer involved be taken into custody and relieved of his duties pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings.
The statement added that a Disciplinary Committee had been constituted to investigate the incident thoroughly and professionally.
It said the outcome of the Orderly Room Trial and the internal disciplinary process would be made public upon conclusion.
The Commandant expressed regret over the incident and reiterated the Corps’ commitment to protecting lives and property, maintaining professional standards and respecting human rights.
He stressed that the Corps would not tolerate or shield any personnel whose actions endanger public safety or violate operational guidelines and rules of engagement.
The NSCDC therefore appealed to motorists and residents of the area to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring the public that a thorough investigation was ongoing.
The Command also wished the victim a speedy recovery and assured that justice would be served.
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