The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Haliru Nababa, to probe an accusation against personnel within the service.
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa, has accused certain personnel within the NCoS of collaborating with inmates to fund terrorist operations. During a session at the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the CDS asserted that apprehended Boko Haram terrorists were able to plan and fund operations in the field.
In response to these allegations, the minister denounced the unpatriotic actions of the personnel, affirming that anyone found culpable would face legal consequences.
“The minister has called for a speedy investigation into the matter, noting that any officer culpable or complicit of sabotaging the Nigerian Correctional Facility, and by extension the security of the country, shall face the full wrath of the law,” a Thursday statement by his media aide, Alao Babatunde, read.
“The minister also wishes to inform the public that actions are underway to reform the correctional service to match international standards where inmates would be truly rehabilitated in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.”
“The era of talks but no action is over. The Renewed Hope administration will not entertain a breach from any officer. We have the interest of the state to protect, and it is above anyone’s interest.”