A total of Fifteen Personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NcoS),have been dismissed from the service for their involvement in a serious misconduct and violation of the service laid down regulations.
Their dismissal was contained in a press release signed by the Service head of Media and Public Relation Umar Danlami Abubakar Deputy Controller of Correctional (DCC) made available to our correspondent in Minna stated that the case were brought before the civil Defence, Correctional,Fire and Immigration Service Board (CDCFIB) after extensive Investigations and due process.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has concluded deliberations on 224 disciplinary cases involving personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
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.
Additionally, DCC Umar Abubakar disclosed that 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.
According to the Spokeman, the Board also exonerated 16 personnel who were found not guilty of the allegations made against them and seven Staff are currently on suspension to ascertain the levels of their involvement in a case under investigation.
" In one of the 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.
"The Civil Defence, Correctional,Fire and immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) under the Leadership of Hon. Minister of interior Dr Olubunmi Tunde Ojo reiterates its commitment to maintaining high ethical and professional standards across all cadres". he stated
While soliciting for the cooperation of the general public, the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwacuhe , assures that disciplinary actions will continue to be handled with fairness in strict compliance with extant rules and procedures.
