The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has taken the decision to remove Michael Ogar from his position as the Rivers State Commandant. Ogar’s removal comes in the wake of incidents involving the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) picketing the NSCDC headquarters.
On Wednesday, the PTD members barricaded the Olu Obasanjo Road in Port Harcourt using about 30 tankers, thereby disrupting the operations of the corps and causing traffic congestion in the area. The union members threatened to extend the shutdown nationwide, citing the NSCDC’s refusal to release their seized tankers and products confiscated in August 2022.
The PTD, publicly addressed the matter, asserting that the impounded vehicles contained 130,000 liters of petrol and accused the Rivers Command of illicitly selling the seized contents.
On Thursday, the Corps Director of Public Relations, Olusola Odumosu, issued a statement confirming Ogar’s removal from office. Meanwhile, the Commandant General has established a committee responsible for conducting an investigation into the blockade of the NSCDC headquarters.
Commandant General Audi emphasized his commitment to maintaining discipline, integrity, and unyielding dedication within and outside the security agency. He issued a stern directive to the committee, instructing them to determine the level of involvement of both parties in the recent incident. Audi declared that severe consequences would be meted out to anyone found guilty, adhering strictly to the laws governing the agency.
