Longbit also said that the commandant condemned the act and wondered why an official of the NSCDC would condescend to the point of inflicting physical harm on a harmless woman.
By Jeffrey Agbo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Monday said it has launched a probe on the alleged assault of a woman in Jos, Plateau State Joy Owolabi by one of its personnel.
NSCDC spokesman DSC Chris Longbit made this in a statement.
The official, whose identity is not known, allegedly beat the woman Owolabi and left her partially blinded after an argument ensued between them last Friday.
The incident happened a few metres from the state headquarters of NSCDC at Nanmwa Junction, Abattoir area, Jos South Local Government Area of the state.
Longbit, who described the assault on the woman as barbaric and unfortunate, said that the investigation would enable the NSCDC to ascertain the identity of the personnel.
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”Worried by this unfortunate incident, the Commandant, Alexander Barunde, who described the incident as barbaric, unfortunate, regrettable and uncivilised has since directed a full investigation into the matter to ascertain the real identity of the suspect.
”The commandant assured the public that he will invoke internal disciplinary mechanism of the Corps to deal with the officer involved in this babaric act when found,” he said.
Longbit also said that the commandant condemned the act and wondered why an official of the NSCDC would condescend to the point of inflicting physical harm on a harmless woman.
He added that the commandant, who apologised to the woman and her family members, promised thorough investigation on the matter and assured that anyone found guilty will be punished.
The NSCDC spokesman said that Barunde warned personnel of the Command against misconduct and charged them to be civil and respect the rights of the civil populace in the discharge of their lawful duties.