Nigerian Embassy in Berlin, Germany has suspended a security staff over alleged sexual abuse and international passport racketeering.
A statement issued by the embassy, stated that the staff was suspended following a viral video, suggesting that the official was demanding favours, including sex in return for official services.
The Nigerian Ambassador to Germany; Yusuf Tuggar in response to inquiries on the allegation, said that the embassy has zero-tolerance for any for sexual harassment and other illicit activities.
He said, “We have a zero-tolerance policy towards abuse of office and especially of sexual misconduct. Our full resources are being deployed to investigate a very serious incident and any other abuses that this inquiry may reveal.
“The investigation is taking place with all the urgency and diligence that this very serious situation demands. When due process is complete, any guilty party can expect to face the full weight of the law. Our heartfelt sympathies are with any innocent victims of abuse.
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