By Onilede Titi Faith
The Federal Government has dismissed 15 personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), for serious misconduct and demoted 59 others for breaching professional standards.
The disciplinary actions followed the review of 224 cases by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
The Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee (BDGPC), investigated the cases and submitted recommendations, which were approved by the Ministry of Interior.
In addition, 42 personnel received written warnings, 16 were cleared of all allegations, seven were suspended pending further investigations, and eight were compulsorily retired.
In one instance, the rank of an officer was reversed, and he was ordered to refund salaries earned under a mistaken promotion.
Another officer was suspended and recommended for prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Reaffirming the government’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption and indiscipline, Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunde Ojo, said the ministry is committed to upholding discipline within the service.
Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwacuhe, assured that all sanctions are administered fairly, transparently, and in line with regulations.
