‘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…
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…
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…
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…