Bobrisky: NCoS Affirms Suspension Of Officers

The Nigerian Correctional Service has affirmed the suspension of its senior officers linked to the alleged ₦15m bribery allegations.

Osun Defender reports that the Civil Defence, Correctional Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) had earlier announced the suspension of four of its officers linked to various corruption cases.

But an argument ensued yesterday between one of the suspended officers and a lawmaker over the authenticity of the suspension.

The deputy controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sikiru Adekunle, while appearing before the House of Representatives joint Committee probing the allegations of corruption against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Correctional Service officials for infractions, denied he was suspended.

He argued that a suspension letter was not sent to him, adding that he only heard of it on air.

However, a statement signed by Assistant Controller of Corrections and Public Relations Officer of the service, Umar Abubakar, said the service viewed the denial as an act of gross misconduct aimed at misleading the public on the issue at hand.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Nigerian Correctional Service suspended not only the said officer in the video, but three other officers following their alleged roles in various misconducts so as to allow for further investigation.

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“The suspended officers are the officer-in-charge of the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, Lagos, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Sikiru Adekunle; the officer-in-charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, Lagos, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Michael Anugwa; the officer-in-charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, FCT command, DCC Kevin Ikechukwu Iloafonsi; and Assistant Superintendent of Corrections (ASC II) Ogbule Samuel Obinna of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abakiliki, Ebonyi state,” the statement added.

 

The statement further revealed that two letters were issued by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services board (CDCFIB) with reference nos: CDCFIB/NCOS/DISP/016/VOL.II/16 and CDCFIB/NCOS/DISP/016/VOL.II/17 both dated 26th September, 2024, suspending the aforementioned officers.

The statement also disclosed that the suspension of the officers took effect from the 26th of September, 2024, which was conveyed to the affected officers.

The statement further advised the public to remain resolute as the Service would ensure that thorough investigation would be carried out.

“Any person or group of persons found culpable would be punished in line with the Public Service Rules as well as other extant laws.”