By Uzair Adam
The Federal Government has taken disciplinary action against 74 personnel of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) over various acts of misconduct and indiscipline.
This was revealed by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), under the Ministry of Interior, after it reviewed 224 disciplinary cases involving correctional officers nationwide.
According to a statement issued by Umar Abubakar, Public Relations Officer of the NCoS, the sanctions followed recommendations from the Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which conducted thorough investigations and ensured due process was followed.
Authorities said the move demonstrates the government’s renewed commitment to instilling discipline and upholding integrity in the correctional system.
“A total of 15 personnel were dismissed from the Service for serious misconduct and violation of Service regulations.
“Additionally, 59 officers were demoted for breaching professional standards, while 42 personnel received written warnings as corrective action,” the statement read.
It added that 16 personnel were exonerated after investigations cleared them of wrongdoing, while seven others remain on suspension pending the outcome of an ongoing probe.
In a particularly serious case, an officer was not only suspended but also recommended for handover to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for prosecution due to the gravity of the offence.
Furthermore, the Board approved the compulsory retirement of eight personnel, and one officer was ordered to refund all earnings after being found to have wrongfully held a higher rank, which has now been reversed.
Abubakar said the Board, led by Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunde Ojo, remains committed to enforcing high ethical and professional standards across the Service.
Meanwhile, the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwacuhe, assured that all disciplinary actions would be carried out fairly and in strict adherence to existing rules and procedures.
FG enforces discipline in correctional service, dismisses 15, demotes 59 officersBy Uzair AdamThe Federal Government has taken disciplinary action against 74 personnel of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) over various acts of misconduct and indiscipline.
This was revealed by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), under the Ministry of Interior, after it reviewed 224 disciplinary cases involving correctional officers nationwide.
According to a statement issued by Umar Abubakar, Public Relations Officer of the NCoS, the sanctions followed recommendations from the Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which conducted thorough investigations and ensured due process was followed.
Authorities said the move demonstrates the government’s renewed commitment to instilling discipline and upholding integrity in the correctional system.
“A total of 15 personnel were dismissed from the Service for serious misconduct and violation of Service regulations.
“Additionally, 59 officers were demoted for breaching professional standards, while 42 personnel received written warnings as corrective action,” the statement read.
It added that 16 personnel were exonerated after investigations cleared them of wrongdoing, while seven others remain on suspension pending the outcome of an ongoing probe.
In a particularly serious case, an officer was not only suspended but also recommended for handover to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for prosecution due to the gravity of the offence.
Furthermore, the Board approved the compulsory retirement of eight personnel, and one officer was ordered to refund all earnings after being found to have wrongfully held a higher rank, which has now been reversed.
Abubakar said the Board, led by Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunde Ojo, remains committed to enforcing high ethical and professional standards across the Service.
Meanwhile, the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwacuhe, assured that all disciplinary actions would be carried out fairly and in strict adherence to existing rules and procedures.