.Affected personnel to face sanctions
The Presidency has condemned the unprofessional conduct of some security personnel charged with the enforcement of the border closure policy of the Federal Government.
This was contained in a statement by the presidential spokesperson, Mr. Femi Adesina while announcing the commissioning of ‘Operation Swift Response’, a border drill exercise to checkmate the illegal activities of smugglers across our borders.
“The President commends the security agencies for a job well done. He, however, finds it disheartening to learn that 295 smuggled petroleum tankers were released without due authorization on 17th December, 2019 by some security officials charged with the responsibility of protecting our borders.
“Sequel to this act, the National Security Adviser (NSA) was directed to set up a Board of Inquiry to investigate the crime, and it was recommended to the President that all officials (civilian or security operatives) found to have connived to undermine government’s efforts should be withdrawn from the border drill and severely sanctioned by their respective organizations.
“The President has accepted the recommendations and directed the immediate withdrawal and replacement of all those found culpable. He has also directed that their respective organizations should take immediate and appropriate disciplinary actions againt them”, the statement added.
