The Abia State Homeland Security Agency has dismissed one of its personnel, Sunday Ndifreke Essien, with service number 26/0472, over alleged theft and other acts of misconduct.

The agency said Essien’s dismissal followed disciplinary proceedings conducted in line with its established code of conduct.

The decision was disclosed in a statement signed by Nzenwa Stanley, Commander General of the Abia State Homeland Security Agency.

According to the statement, the officer was found culpable of serious violations of the agency’s code of conduct following a thorough investigation.

The alleged violations include theft, gross misconduct, insubordination and breach of public trust.

The statement said: “Following a thorough investigation, the officer was found culpable of serious breaches of the agency’s code of conduct, including theft, gross misconduct, insubordination, and a breach of public trust.”

The dismissed officer was also directed to immediately surrender all agency property in his possession and complete the required clearance process.

The agency further stated that, where applicable, the matter would be referred to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for further investigation and prosecution in accordance with the law.

The security agency warned that it would not tolerate any conduct capable of undermining public trust, violating its code of conduct or bringing the agency into disrepute.