- Police, NCoS Agree on Joint Strategy to Prevent Custodial Breaches
- Disu described the engagement as a deliberate move to deepen collaboration between both agencies
- The correctional boss called for closer collaboration with the police and the judiciary
The Nigerian Correctional Service and the Nigeria Police Force have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at addressing custodial congestion and strengthening national security.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the commitment was reached during a high-level meeting between the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and the Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, at the NCoS headquarters in Abuja.
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Disu described the engagement as a deliberate move to deepen collaboration between both agencies, calling for more direct communication channels among officers to ensure faster response to emergencies.
“The shared challenges we face make sustained collaboration not only necessary but imperative,” he said, while advocating joint training programmes and improved intelligence sharing to address emerging threats, including risks to custodial facilities.
On his part, Nwakuche highlighted overcrowding as a major challenge facing correctional centres, revealing that Nigeria’s inmate population is approaching 80,000, with over 60 per cent awaiting trial.
He noted that the situation places significant strain on facilities and hampers effective rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.
The correctional boss called for closer collaboration with the police and the judiciary to speed up the justice process and reduce the number of awaiting trial inmates.
Both leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation frameworks, noting that their roles are complementary in tackling crime and ensuring public safety.
They also pledged to prevent custodial breaches and enhance intelligence gathering, as the Federal Government continues efforts to address delays in the justice system widely seen as a key driver of prison congestion in Nigeria.
