The Federal Government has dismissed 15 personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) for serious acts of misconduct.
The Service’s spokesperson, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Abubakar Umar, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
According to him, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) reached the decision after deliberating on 231 disciplinary cases involving NCoS personnel.
Umar said the cases were submitted to the Board by the Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee following thorough investigations and due process.
“Following a comprehensive review, the Board approved various disciplinary measures in line with its commitment to enforcing discipline and upholding the integrity of the Service,” he stated.
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He explained that in addition to the dismissals, 59 officers had their ranks reduced for confirmed breaches of professional standards, while 42 personnel received written warnings.
