The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Gana Abdulahi has ordered full investigations into the killing of the Imo North senatorial candidate of the African Alliance, Mr. Ndubuisi Emenike, by its personnel of the Imo command.
NSCDC’s Spokesperson, Mr. Emmanuel Okeh, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, said the CG condemned the unwarranted killing while he commiserated with the victim’s family.
Abdullahi described Emenike’s death as unfortunate and a great loss to the family of the deceased, the entire people of Imo and Nigeria in general.
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He disclosed that the officer had been arrested and handed over to the police, assuring that due diligence would be followed in ensuring that the personnel was punished and justice served accordingly.
The NSCDC boss said that he had given a marching order to the Assistant Commandant General (ACG) in-charge of Zone E, Owerri and the Commandant of Imo to carry out full-scale investigation into the incident.
He said the ACG was also directed to ensure that the full weight of the law was applied in prosecuting the personnel to serve as a deterrent to others.
Abdullahi assured Nigerians that the corps would continue to strive to live above board.
