Awaiting Trial inmate in Prison
Awaiting Trial inmate in Prison
NCoS Commences Investigation on Alleged Criminal
Activities in Ikoyi Prison
The attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service has been
drawn to a publication by The Radar Online Medium containing
allegations of drug abuse, sodomy, bribery, pimping and cash and
carry operations in Ikoyi Custodial Centre, Lagos.
In view of the gravity of the allegations, the Controller
General, Ja’afaru Ahmed has set up a high powered panel to
immediately commence full investigations into the matter in order
to establish the authenticity of the report, identify and bring the
culprits to book if found guilty of the allegations.
The CG who gave the directive in his office in Abuja today
stated that the Service is willing to work with the general public
as well as relevant stakeholders in the justice sector to actualize
the policy objectives of transforming the Nigerian Correctional
Service (NCoS) into a modern reformatory institution that operates
in line with best international practices.
He noted that investigative journalists are partners, who seek
the development of the nation, and called for more of such findings
aimed at reforming the institution for better service delivery.
Ja’afaru stated further that the Service has no intention of
arresting or harassing the journalist over his alleged findings. He
therefore called for more constructive engagement with the media
and the general public with a view to strengthening the
implementation of the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019.
Signed
Francis Enobore
Controller of Corrections
Public Relations Officer
For: Controller General of Corrections