Gombe NSCDC suspends officer over alleged capturing of motorist

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Gombe State Command, has suspended considered one of its officers over the alleged capturing of a tanker driver at New Mile 3 alongside Gombe Bypass.

The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday morning, following an altercation between the officer and the driving force.

The command disclosed this in a press release issued by its Public Relations Officer, Buhari Sa’ad.

According to the assertion, the officer, who was hooked up to the command’s Anti-Vandalism Unit, was finishing up an enforcement operation when the disagreement occurred.

Following the incident, the State Commandant, Muhammed Inuwa Usman, ordered the officer’s detention and speedy elimination from operational duties pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings.

The commandant additionally constituted a committee to research the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The NSCDC stated the measures have been taken to make sure that the matter was totally investigated and applicable motion taken.