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By Victor Osula, Abuja
The Council for Civil, Corrective, Fire and Immigration Protection Services (CDCFIB) has undertaken disciplinary actions against 231 staff of the Nigerian correction service (NCOS), following a series of investigations and recommendations by its disciplinary committee and for general purposes (BDGPC).
A declaration signed on Thursday by the deputy controller of the corrections and the public relations official, Umar Abubakar, confirmed that the Council approved a series of sanctions “in line with his commitment to enforce the discipline and support the integrity of the service”.
He said that a total of 15 officials were fired from the service for serious bad conduct and violation of the service regulations. In addition to the layoffs, the Council also approved the reduction of ranks for 59 people, warnings written for another 42, suspensions for 7 officers pending further investigations and compulsory pension for 8 officers.
A particularly serious case concerned an official suspended from the service and recommended for delivery to the Commission for economic and financial crimes (EFCC) for criminal actions.
“This action emphasizes the gravity with which the Council deals with corruption and poor professional conduct issues,” added Abubakar.
However, 16 people were exonerated after investigations have revealed illegal.
“The Board of Directors carefully examined all the cases presented and assured that the right trial was followed. Those who have not been guilty were eliminated by all accusations,” said Abubakar, adding that an officer who had mistakenly held a higher rank had been ordered to repay all the profits accrued during the period, with his formally reversed rank.
“The CDCFIB, under the guidance of the Minister of the Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed his zero tolerance policy in incorrect conduct. Dr. Ojo, through the declaration of the Board of Directors, underlined the importance of integrity in all security agencies. This administration is determined to maintain maximum ethical and professional services in all services under the Ministry of the Ministry of the Ministry” of assistance.
General Controller of corrections, Sylvester Nwacuhe, also ensured the commitment of the service for equity and responsibility.
“Disciplinary actions will continue to be managed with equity, transparency and in close respect for the existing rules and procedures. We urge the public in general to continue to support the corrective service while strengthening the internal discipline and professional standards.”
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