By Oluwaseun Sonde
The Management of National Youth Sevice Corps NYSC, has noted with disappointment over conviction of Corps member, Christopher Adetuberu, arising from his involvement in cybercrime.
In a statement released by the Scheme Spokesman, Eddy Megwa on Saturday, while the Management described it as a shameful act that is antithetical to the ideals and image of the National Youth Service Corps.
The Scheme unreservedly upholds the judgment of the court which doubtlessly will serve as deterrent to other Nigerians of like minds.
It however restated that the action of the convict is not a paradigm for other Corps members; therefore does not represent the behavioral disposition of an average Corps member.
Accordingly, Management enjoined all Corps Members to exhibit at all times the ideals of patriotism, humility, selfless service, discipline, among others which the Scheme stands for.
"Let it be known that the Scheme shall never shield any member of the Service Corps that falls short of the law", the statement added.
Meanwhile, Kwara High Court in Ilorin on Thursday convicted Adetuberu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Ogbomosho, Oyo state, for offenses bordering on internet fraud.
It was reported that the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the conviction.
As the Presiding Judge, Justice Ibrahim Yusuf said that Adetuberu, 28, was found guilty of the two counts of cybercrime preferred against him by the Ilorin Zonal Command of EFCC.
Yusuf sentenced the defendant to two years imprisonment with N200,000 as the option of a fine, adding that his conviction would serve as a deterrent to others.
The court also ordered the forfeiture of a 3-Bedroom flat acquired with the proceeds of the illegal activities, a Lexus car, different brands of phones, a laptop, as well as N921, 535.49 found in his bank account to the Federal Government.
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