The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) on Sunday said it had suspended its Lagos State Commander, Ademola Akeripa, over alleged misconduct and insubordination.
The VGN made the disclosure at a meeting with its members which ended late on Saturday at its new office in Ikeja, Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the group appointed Mr James Udomma as its interim Lagos State Commander.
The
suspension, decided upon by the National Executive Members of the group
at its headquarters in Kaduna, was disseminated to the members by the
state’s Deputy Commander, Emmanuel Ayisire.
According
to Ayisire, the letter sent from the headquarters said that the
suspended commander was also warned to stay away from VGN premises until
investigations were concluded in the allegations.
``Subject
to the resolution of the National Executive Members of the VGN, you are
hereby suspended to allow for proper investigation into various
allegations and evidences produced by the executives of Lagos chapter.
``You are hereby warned to stay away from all VGN premises until determination of this case.
``Please
note that your suspension is as a result of your total gross misconduct
and insubordination which is contrary to the provision of the
institution under article 16 sub-sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 of the
constitution of VGN.
``Failure to comply with this
directive, the National Headquarters of this organisation will not
hesitate to use all legal means to maintain peace and orderliness in
Lagos.
``You are invited to appear at the
headquarters of the group in Kaduna on or before Oct. 28 to defend the
petition against you,’’ Ayisire quoted the letter as saying.
The
interim state commander, while speaking with the Lagos members promised
to uphold and protect the interest of the group and Nigeria.
He
pleaded with every member to work cooperate with him to contribute to
the development of the country and to make sure crime was reduced to the
barest minimum.
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