Civil Defence Corps Launches Probe Into Volunteer’s Death

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has constituted a committee to investigate the cause of the death of a volunteer operative, Halifa Abdullahi.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Kano and made available to newsmen on Thursday.

The deceased, who was attached to the Fagge Divisional Office in Kano, reportedly took ill on 7 January and was rushed to a hospital, where he died while receiving treatment.

According to the statement, the State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, “ordered a discreet and impartial investigation into the unfortunate incident to ensure justice for the deceased and his family”.

He assured the bereaved family and the general public that “no staff found culpable would be shielded”, stressing that anyone found wanting would face the full weight of the law.

“There is no sacred cow. We are all equal before the law.

“Justice and fairness will be allowed to take their full course, as the Nigeria Police Force is actively involved in the investigation,” the statement added.

Hassan-Agalama expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased and prayed for the repose of his soul.

He also appealed to the public to remain calm, law-abiding and peaceful, and to allow due process and the justice system to take its course in the matter. (NAN)