The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed the suspension of its senior officers linked to the alleged N15 million bribery allegations.
Recall 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.
In a statement on Monday, signed by
Assistant Controller of Corrections and
Public Relations Officer of the service, Umar Abubakar, said, the attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service has been drawn to a trending video of one of its senior officers purporting that the Service has not served him a letter of suspension as earlier directed by the Civil Defence, Correctional Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
“The Service views this 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 (3) other officers following their alleged roles in various misconducts so as to allow for further investigation.
“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.”
It 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.
While revealing that the suspension of the officers took effect from the 26th of September, 2024, it also revealed that it was conveyed to the various officers accordingly.
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.”
