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NSCDC Dismisses Officers, Sanctions 79, Arrests 12 over Alleged Illegal Arms Ring
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The offences ranged from job racketeering, financial misconduct and theft to absenteeism without leave and acts considered prejudicial to national security.
The Corps said sanctions imposed included dismissal from service, compulsory retirement and recommendations for criminal prosecution where criminal liability was established.
The NSCDC also disclosed that four officers were facing separate disciplinary proceedings over alleged involvement in illegal arms dealing.
Those arrested include Friday Nnanna Ujor, Chika Sampson Nwozaku, Nnanna Ujor Chinasa, Nnanna Fountain, Nnanna Abundant Ifechukwu, as well as three serving NSCDC officers identified as Tesie Victor Nnamdi, Okwuruinya Uchenna and Obaji Sampson.
The Corps also reported breakthroughs in its campaign against the vandalism of critical national assets and infrastructure.