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Nasarawa Governor Frees 32 Inmates
Governor Abdullahi Sule has granted pardon to 32 inmates serving various jail terms in custodial centres across Nasarawa. The governor disclosed this on Saturday during a visit to the Lafia Custodial Centre as part of activities marking his 66th birthday. Mr Sule urged the beneficiaries to live responsible lives and conduct themselves in ways that […]
Just In: Senate confirms NCoS CG
By Sola Isola The Nigeria Senate on Tuesday confired the nomination of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as the Controller-General, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). Earlier in a letter nominating the CG of NCoS, which was read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President said: “In compliance with Section 3(1)(b) of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Act, […]
Over 1,450 inmates pardoned, NCoS warns against stigmatisation
More than 1,450 inmates across Nigeria’s custodial centres were granted amnesty between January and September 2024 as part of the ongoing efforts to decongest the country’s prisons, Sunday PUNCH learnt. This move follows a broader campaign that began in November 2023 when the Federal Government initiated the release of 4,068 inmates, primarily those held due […]
‘We’ve no hotel’ – Nigerian Correctional Service clears air
The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has said that the Correctional Service Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society, COCOS, Hotel and Gardens Project was not funded by the Federal Government. The agency’s Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja, saying the hotel was an investment of the NCoS Cooperative Society. The spokesman, who reacted to […]
NCoS Recaptures 19 of 119 Escaped Inmates from Suleja Custodial Centre
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has made significant progress in apprehending escaped inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, with 19 out of 119 recaptured thus far. This development follows the harrowing events of April 24, 2024, when heavy rainfall severely damaged the custodial center’s infrastructure, leading to the escape of over a hundred […]
NCoS denies Bobrisky transfer to Kirikiri, affirms he remains at Ikoyi custodial center
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed rumors indicating that controversial personality Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, had been transferred from Ikoyi custodial center to Kirikiri Prison in Lagos State. Reports had circulated suggesting Bobrisky’s discreet relocation to Kirikiri over the weekend to serve his six-month sentence for naira abuse. However, an NCoS official […]
Senate threatens to step down NCoS budget over insufficient information
The Senate has threatened to step down consideration on the 2024 budget of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) over insufficient information Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, the Chairman,Senate Committee on Interior, Sen.Adams Oshiomole, said this said this at the 2024 budget defence of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Interior on Thursday in Abuja. Oshiomole said he […]