Nigerian Anti-Trafficking Agency, NAPTIP Sacks Director, Four Other Officials For Bribery, MisconductThe offences of the officers who included a Deputy Director, ranged from corruption; demanding and
receiving bribes from suspects and relatives; leaking confidential information to suspects that endangered the lives of colleagues; violation of oath of secrecy; stealing and alteration of official records and absence without official leave.The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other related matters , says it has sacked six of its officers for corruption and official misconduct.
The Press Officer of the NAPTIP, Vincent Adekoye, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the offences were said to be contrary to provisions of the Public Service Rules and other extant laws and regulations.
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