The Newly posted Controller of Nigerian Correctional Service (NcoS), Niger State Command, Mr. Ogunleye Seyi Oladipupo CC has solicited for collaboration with other sister Security agencies and Law Enforcement Agencies to strengthen inter agency synergy to safeguard Custodial facilities across the state to ensure the speedy administration of criminal justice.
He made the request during a visit to other security and law enforcement agencies in the state aimed at partnering with his command to assist in securing the Custodial facilities across the state.
Among the agencies visited sofar, include the Department of State Security Service,the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Immigration Service,Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, (ICPC), Nigeria Army-31 Artillery Brigade and Nigeria Customs Service.
Speaking during the visits, CC Ogunleye conveyed the goodwill message of the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche and emphasized that no single agency can guarantee national security in isolation.
"Security is a shared responsibility. The Nigerian Correctional Service relies on robust synergy with sister security agencies for intelligence sharing, rapid response, secure and humane movement of inmates to courts.
“This visit is to reaffirm our commitment to partnership and to seek your continued support in safeguarding Custodial Centres across Niger State”he stated.
The heads of the various agencies commended the Controller for the initiative and pledged to deepen cooperation with the Command.
They noted that the recent stability in Niger State's security architecture is a product of joint efforts and assured the NCoS of prompt support in areas of intelligence, beefing up security and emergency response.
CC Ogunleye Seyi Oladipupo was accompanied by the Officer in Charge of Medium Security Custodial Centre, Minna Old, CSC Operations, Squadron commander of the Armed squad unit, Protocol officer and the Public Relations Officer ii.
“The Nigerian Correctional Service, Niger State, reiterates its commitment to secure, humane and lawful Custody of all persons legally interned, in line with the NCoS Act 2019 and global best practices” the Controller added.
