Dr. Abubakar Audi, the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has denounced the alleged physical assault of well-known gospel singer Yinka Ayefele by a Corps member.
When the musician was leaving the location of an event where he had performed, the incident took place in a neighborhood in Iloro-Ekiti, Ijero-Ekiti Local Government Area of Ekiti State.
According to information, the unnamed NSCDC officer allegedly tried to steal money from the automobile of the physically challenged gospel musician, but Ayefele quickly opposed the attempt.
The operator allegedly threatened to shoot the musician while also punching him in the mouth.
A complete inquiry of the incident was ordered by the director of public relations for the NSCDC, Mr. Olusola Odumosu, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, September 1. This was done in order to ensure that the alleged officer would face disciplinary action.
The attention of the management of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been drawn to the news circulating in the media on a case of alleged physical assault on a popular Nigerian gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele by an operative of the Corps.”
Below are the whole details;
“The incident occurred in Iloro Ekiti, where Ayefele entertained guess at an event and the officer in question allegedly attempted to take money from his car but when resisted, he punched the singer in the mouth and also threatened to shoot him for refusing to give them money
“The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps condemn 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, mni, has zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline, and any atrocious behavior inimical to the safety and security of the citizens of this country
“We do not in any way 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 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 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.” the statement concluded.
Confirming the incident, the ace broadcaster and founder of Fresh FM Nigeria said, “I was moving out in my car after entertaining guests, the officer suddenly dipped his hand into my car to take my money but I resisted him and told him what he did was very wrong
“That was how he gave me a punch on my mouth, I had cut on my lips and blood started gushing out. When I called my security detail to hold him he stood at the front of my car corking his rifle and threatening to shoot me
“At that point, his colleagues came and I explained what he did to them. Why trying to shield him, they said why am I fighting them, that I am a public figure and don’t I want to give them something? I said if I didn’t want to give him something, I wouldn’t have stopped, or winded down my car. I have settled the area boys and others. I wept profusely because they did this to me because I am physically challenged
“They later brought the guy who came to collect money for the area boys said to have been beaten while trying to take the money away, telling me to see how he was beaten and attacked him with sharp objects just to frame me up but I have put my lawyer in the know.”
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