PRESS RELEASE
NCoS TO COMMENCE IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES IN IKOYI CUSTODIAL CENTRE.
The attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service has been drawn to a publication by The Cable 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, Jaโafaru 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 criminal 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.
Jaโafaru 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
OF Enobore
Controller of Corrections
Public Relations Officer
For: Controller General of Corrections
22/10/19
