From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
Federal Government has dismissed 15 Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) officers while 59 others had their ranks reduced as a result of confirmed breaches of professional standards.
Similarly, 42 personnel were issued written warning letters as a corrective measure for serious misconduct and violation of service regulations.
Having deliberated on the offences of over 231 cases of the personnel, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) also exonerated 16 personnel who were found not guilty of the allegations made against them. Seven officers are currently on suspension to ascertain the levels of their involvement in a case under investigation.
In one case, an officer was suspended from duty and referred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for prosecution due to the gravity of the offence.
Furthermore, eight personnel were compulsorily retired from the service, and one officer had his rank reversed with a directive to refund all earnings received while wrongly holding the rank.
In a statement, the board, under the leadership of the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo reiterated its commitment to maintaining high ethical and professional standards across all cadres. While soliciting for the co-operation of the general public, the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche assured that disciplinary actions will continue to be handled with fairness in strict compliance with extant rules and procedures.
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