° Tenders unreserved apology to Ayifele,others
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has vowed to fish out their personnel who physically assaulted popular Nigerian gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele at Iloro Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The Corps, tendered apology to Ayifele, his dancing group and the entire community for the attack on the popular gospel singer.
It was gathered that the attack occurred at the venue, where Ayefele entertained guests at an event. The officer in question was said to have allegedly attempted to take money from Ayifele’s car but the gospel singer resisted it; the
personnel allegedly punched Ayifele in the mouth and threatened to shoot him for refusing to give him and other colleagues money.
In a swift reaction , the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps condemned the untoward attitude, saying that it was unbecoming of an officer of the law.
In a statement by Director Public Relations ,
NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja, DC Olusola Odumosu, explained that ,”the Corps under the leadership of Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline and any atrocious behaviour inimical to the safety and security of the citizens of this country.
“We do not in anyway condone any act of recklessness, impudence or assault on any individual or group of persons nor Infringement on the fundamental human rights of citizens whether highly or lowly placed.
“Consequently, the CG has ordered that all concerned officers be identified and summoned immediately to the National Headquarters for necessary disciplinary action.
“He has directed the Ekiti State Commandant to without delay commence full scale investigation into the incident to establish the veracity of the allegation and the level of involvement and culpability of all the officers fingered in the matter.
“The Corps wishes to tender an unreserved apology to the renowned popular gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele, his followers, the Iloro Ekiti community,and everyone affected by this condemnable and horrendous act which contradicts the Corps tenets, rules of engagement and standard operating procedure.
“The Corps is a friendly force with “humility and integrity in service delivery” as its watchword.
We are firm in the implementation of our mandate but Civil in orientation. The Corps respects the fundamental human rights of every Nigerian citizens and friends of the country residing within its geographical space.
“We will continue to work closely with the good people of this great country to ensure that their safety and security is not compromised.
The Corps, will therefore, leave no stone unturned in making sure that justice is served in this matter and erring officers found culpable be decisively dealt with to serve as deterrent to others”.
