The National Task Force to Combat Illegal Importation of Goods, Small Arms, Ammunition and Light Weapons has sacked its Edo State Director, Mr. Reuben Agbontaen, over alleged gross misconduct and conspiracy.

The task force also placed its Kwara State Director, Mr. Abdulrahman Danbaba, on indefinite suspension.

The Director-General of the NATFORCE, Dr. Emmanuel Okereke, stated this at a briefing on Thursday in Abuja.

He also announced the stoppage of the sale of its recruitment forms nationwide.

Okereke explained that the sacking of Agbontaen followed his refusal to appear before a disciplinary panel, set up to investigate some allegations levelled against him.

He said, "Based on the report submitted to the disciplinary panel by the fact-finding team that went to some states, especially Edo State to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct, economic sabotage and conspiracy against him, the Edo State Director was suspended and further mandated to report to the National Headquarters for further actions.

"But unfortunately, Mr. Reuben Agbontaen refused to report to the headquarters to face the panel. Therefore, for going contrary to the code of conduct, guiding the principles and operations of NATFORCE, Mr. Reuben Agbontaen of the Edo State command, is hereby relieved of his duties."

The task force, Okereke added, had set up the fact-finding team to investigate the activities of the suspended Kwara State Director for onward submission to the disciplinary committee for appropriate actions.