The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has dismissed 15 officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service for serious misconduct, following a disciplinary review of 224 cases involving personnel across the service.
This was disclosed in a statement issued Thursday by the Service’s spokesperson, Umar Abubakar.
According to the statement, the Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee carried out “extensive investigations and due process” before recommending various sanctions, ranging from dismissals to demotions and warnings.
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“A total of 15 personnel were dismissed from the Service for serious misconduct and violation of Service regulations,” Abubakar said.
In addition to the dismissals, 59 officers were demoted due to confirmed breaches of professional standards, while 42 others received written warnings as part of corrective measures.
The statement also revealed that 16 personnel were cleared of any wrongdoing, while seven others remain suspended pending the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
In one notable case, an officer was suspended and recommended for handover to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for possible prosecution.
Furthermore, the Board approved the compulsory retirement of eight officers. It also reversed the promotion of one officer and ordered the refund of salaries he received while holding the reversed rank.
The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, reiterated the Service’s commitment to upholding discipline and professionalism, stating that all disciplinary actions are carried out in strict compliance with extant rules and procedures. He also urged the public to continue cooperating with the Service as it works to uphold integrity within its ranks.
