The Rivers State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Micheal Ogar, has been removed over a disagreement with members of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). Ogar’s removal was ordered by NSCDC, Commandant General (CG), of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi.
Nigerian Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Removes Rivers State Commandant Over Face-off With Oil Workers, NUPENGThe Rivers State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps , Micheal Ogar, has been removed over a disagreement with members of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers .
According to the statement, a thorough investigation panel has been commenced by the CG to look into the circumstances leading to the blockage of the entrance of the Rivers State Command of the NSCDC, located at Olu Obasanjo way, GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday. The tanker drivers were requesting the release of four of their vehicles, which had been impounded by command authorities in August of last year.
Dr. Audi stated that any breach of confidence or perceived compromise by any personnel will not be tolerated.He said: “I have constituted a high-powered committee to carry out a full-scale investigation into the incident in Port Harcourt. “I have given the committee a marching order to ascertain the role played by either of the parties and anyone found guilty would be severely dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the law.”
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