Tag: Nigerian Correctional Service’
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3,852 officers of Nigerian Correctional Service promoted
At least, 3,852 officers and other personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) have been elevated to the next ranks. It was gathered that the promotion was approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFISB). According to a statement issued in Abuja, the promotion of the 3,852 officers and men of…
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Kuje Jailbreak: 421 escapees have been recaptured – NCS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has recaptured about 421 inmates who escaped from the Kuje correctional service after it was attacked by ISWAP terrorists. The House of Representatives Committee on Correctional Service confirmed the development to newsmen on Thursday.
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Kuje facility: Nigerian Correctional Service confirms attack, says situation under control
The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed the attack on the Kuje correctional facility in the area council of the Federal Capital Territory, stating that the situation has been put under control. This was disclosed by Umar Abubakar, Nigerian Correctional Service spokesperson, on Wednesday. He stated that the armed squad of the service in collaboration with…
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Two months after state pardon, Dariye, Nyame, others still in prison
Despite the state pardon granted to 159 convicts, including a former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Joshua Dariye, and a former Taraba State Governor, Jolly Nyame, two months ago, the duo are yet to be released from the Nigerian Correctional Service (prison). TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathered that the duo and other convicts could not be released…
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Prison warder kill one vendor, injure another in Kano state
An operative of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command has killed a vendor in the prison premises TheNewsGuru,com can confirm. The killing of the vendor has been confirmed by the Nigerian Correctional Service in Kano state.
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Rauf Aregbesola speaks on inmates swapping in Nigerian prisons
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, says it is impossible to swap inmates in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service with free citizens. The minister said the on Friday in Abuja in his opening remarks at the third and fourth quarter 2021 performance review meeting of the ministry and its agencies.
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No ban on religious activities in custodial centres – official
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has said it had not banned religious activities of inmates in custodial centres across the country, as purportedly stated by those it described as ‘mischief makers’. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Mr Francis Enobore disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja.
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Prison official commits suicide in Kaduna
A cadet of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Kaduna State, Mansur Suleiman has committed suicide. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday. The deceased was among the cadets that are attending the 28th assistant superintendent correctional basic course at the Nigerian Correctional Service staff college in Kaduna State. According to a statement by…
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Imo prison break: Situation is under control – Nigerian Correctional Service
The Imo command of the Nigerian Correctional Service have confirmed an attack on its facility in Owerri. Public Relations Officer of the service in Imo, Mr James Madugba, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Owerri on Monday. Madugba who said that the event occurred at about 2.00 a.m Monday also said that many inmates escaped…
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FG approves new uniform for correctional service
The Federal Government has approved a new uniform for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to reflect its new name. NCoS Comptroller General (CG), Mr. Ja’afaru Ahmed said this at the inauguration of the administrative block of the Correctional Staff School (CSS) on Thursday in Abuja. He said that the measure was part of the new…