The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has dismissed ASCII Maikano Sarkin-Tasha, over his alleged aiding and abetting of bandits terrorizing Zamfara State.

ASCII Maikano Sarkin-Tasha was accused of supplying hard drugs and ammunition to bandits and terrorists. Sarkin-Tasha was among the 17 suspected bandits paraded by the police command in Zamfara on Friday.

The Zamfara State NSCDC Commandant, Sani Mustapha, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Gusau on Saturday.

Mustapha said Sarkin-Tasha was arrested at a checkpoint, between the Damba and Sabon Gida axis, while on his way to his hometown, Mada village of Gusau Local Government Area of the state.

He confirmed that three armour G3 rifles and one armour anti-rocket launcher were allegedly found on him. He also confirmed that some elements suspected to be cannabis and other hard drugs were found on him.

Mustapha said, “He was allegedly found with some elements suspected to be cannabis and other hard drugs in possession.

“Other items found on him were three armour of G3 rifles and one armour of anti-rocket launcher.

“I wish to state that the Commandant-General of the Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi, who also received the news with shock and disappointment has condemned the alleged barbaric behaviour of the officer.

“He has directed me to take necessary administrative actions, including immediate dismissal of the personnel from the Corps’ nominal roll.”