By Nkechi Eze
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commissioned 109 personnel as the pioneer armed squad, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to combat corruption.
It would be recalled that the Federal Government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser had approved the request by the Commission to bear arms.
At the graduation ceremony held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment, Asokoro Abuja on Wednesday, the Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN congratulated the graduands just as he described their commissioning into the elite armed squad of Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies as a significant milestone not only for them (graduands) but for the Commission, which is determined to build the capacity of its workforce for the responsibility of ridding the nation of corruption and similar vices.
The ICPC Boss, represented by the Commission’s Director of Operations, Mr. Shehu Yahaya, emphasized that the skills gained during the one-month intensive training will undoubtedly motivate the graduates to serve the Commission with dedication and commitment.
Let’s hope they don’t abuse the use of arms and also hope the new Graduates are not trigger hungry