The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCos) has suspended two of its personnel following an attempt to procure an international passport for an inmate.
In a statement on Saturday, Umar Abubakar, the public relations officer of the NCoS, described the incident as a misconduct “detected through the automated passport application and other holistic reforms within the Nigeria Immigration Service”.
He said the detection was made possible by the collaboration between agencies within the ministry of interior.
The NCoS spokesperson said the incident, which occurred about a fortnight ago, violated established rules and procedures, making it unacceptable and impermissible.
“Necessary disciplinary actions were taken, including the suspension of the two correctional personnel implicated in the incident by the civil defence, correctional, fire and immigration services board, chaired by Olubumni Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior,” the statement reads.
“The controller general of corrections Sylvester Nwakuche, has reiterated his commitment to upholding discipline, transparency, and professionalism in all custodial centres across the country.
“The service categorically states that any personnel found engaging in acts of misconduct, corruption, or sabotage will be shown the way out of the system.”
