- 15 Dismissed, 59 Demoted as FG Enforces Discipline in NCoS
- 16 officers were cleared of the allegations
- Abubakar said the the disciplinary decisions were based on recommendations made by the Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee
The Federal Government has dismissed 15 officials of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and demoted 59 others over various acts of misconduct and indiscipline.
Eko Hot Blog reports that this was revealed by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), operating under the Ministry of Interior, which reviewed 224 disciplinary cases involving correctional officers nationwide.
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In a statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the NCoS, Umar Abubakar, the disciplinary decisions were based on recommendations made by the Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee (BDGPC) following comprehensive investigations and strict adherence to due process.
According to authorities, the move reflects the government’s determination to instill discipline and uphold accountability within the correctional system.
“Following a thorough review, the Board approved various disciplinary measures in line with its commitment to enforcing discipline and upholding the integrity of the Service.
A total of 15 personnel were dismissed from the Service for serious misconduct and violation of Service regulations.
Additionally, 59 officers had their ranks reduced as a result of confirmed breaches of professional standards, while 42 personnel were issued written warning letters as a corrective measure,” Abubakar said in the statement.
He further noted that 16 officers were cleared of the allegations against them, adding:
“Seven Staff are currently on suspension to ascertain the levels of their involvement in a case under investigation.”
Abubakar continued:
“In one case, an officer was suspended from duty and recommended for handover to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for prosecution due to the gravity of the offence.
Furthermore, 8 personnel were compulsorily retired from the Service, and 1 officer had his rank reversed with a directive to refund all earnings received while wrongly holding the rank.”
He explained that the Board, led by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunde Ojo, remains dedicated to promoting high ethical and professional standards at every level of service.
Meanwhile, the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwacuhe, urged public cooperation and assured that all disciplinary matters will continue to be addressed with fairness and in full compliance with established rules and procedures.
