The Federal Government has dismissed 15 officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and demoted 59 others following confirmed breaches of professional conduct and service regulations.
In addition, 42 personnel received official warning letters as corrective measures for serious misconduct, while eight officers were compulsorily retired from service. One officer was ordered to refund all salaries and allowances received while holding a rank that has now been reverted.
The disciplinary actions were taken by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), which reviewed over 231 cases of alleged infractions across the service. Sixteen officers were exonerated after being found not guilty, while seven remain on suspension pending further investigations.
In one particularly serious case, an officer was suspended and recommended for prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The CDCFIB, chaired by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said in a statement that the decisions reflect its unwavering commitment to maintaining ethical discipline and professional standards within the service.
“The board remains committed to upholding high ethical and professional standards across all cadres,” the statement read.
Speaking on the development, the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, reaffirmed that disciplinary actions would be carried out fairly and in full compliance with established procedures.
He also called on the public to support ongoing reforms. “We assure Nigerians that all disciplinary matters will continue to be handled fairly and in strict compliance with extant rules and procedures,” he said.
