The management of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has said that a full-scale investigation will be launched into the alleged physical assault on a popular Nigerian musician and founder of Fresh FM Radio Station, Yinka Ayefele, by one of its operatives, just as it condemned the act in its totality.
The news circulated on Thursday, September 1, 2022, on how Ayefele wept when he was assaulted by the NSCDC operative in Iloro Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The tungba gospel musician had gone to the town to entertain guests at an event when the operative allegedly attempted to take money from his car but, when resisted, punched the Fresh FM founder in the mouth and threatened to shoot him for refusing to give him and others money.
In a statement issued by its Director of Public Relations, DC Olusola Odumosu, the management said: “The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps condemns in very strong terms such untoward attitude which is unbecoming of an officer of the law.
“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 or Infringement on the fundamental human rights of citizens, whether highly or lowly placed.
“Consequently, the Commandant General 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 pointed at 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.”
