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General News
Eid-el-Fitr: Gov. Yusuf donates cows, foodstuff to inmates in Kano
Ahead of Eid-el-Fitr, Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has donated cows and foodstuffs to inmates currently serving their jail terms in various custodial centres in the state. Presenting the items on Tuesday in Kano, the governor said that the gesture would give the inmates a sense of belonging. Represented by Haj. Azumi Namadi-Bebe, the Chairperson of the Committee on…
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Correctional Service decorates 120 newly promoted officers in Edo
Benin, Dec. 30, 2023 (NAN) The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) has decorated 120 newly promoted officers at the Edo Command with various ranks. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the decoration was part of the ongoing nationwide promotion exercise in the service. Speaking at the ceremony, the Comptroller of Correctional Service, Edo Command, Philomena Emehimola, charged the officers…
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Crime
Enugu Correctional Service Command registers 1,137 inmates for NECO
Enugu, Nov. 29, 2023 (NAN) The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Enugu State Command says it has registered 1,137 inmates for the National Examination Council of Nigeria (NECO) external exams in the last 12 years. The Controller of Corrections in Enugu State, Mr Nicholas Obiako, disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The controller said…
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Crime
Terrorism financing: Interior Minister to investigate alleged misconduct by correctional officers
Abuja, Nov. 23, 2023 (NAN) The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has called for the immediate investigation of intelligence report on misconduct by some men of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Alao Babatunde, on Thursday in Abuja. The minister ordered for the investigation while…
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Featured
NCoS boss promises to prioritise personnel welfare
The Controller General, Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Mr Haliru Nababa, has promised to prioritise personnel welfare to boost their morale for more work and dedication to service. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Nababa gave the assurance during the service end of the year party, dinner and award night for officers and men of NCoS on Thursday in…
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Jailbreak: NCoS, NSCDC to beef up security in custodial centres in Rivers
The Rivers command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), says it is collaborating with sister security agencies to beef up security in custodial centres across the state. Mr. Alex Oditah, the state NCoS Comptroller, stated this in a statement in Port Harcourt on Thursday by the command spokesperson, DSC Juliet Ofoni. Oditah, who visited the state Comptroller of Nigerian Immigration…
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Jailbreak: NCoS sets up special security team for custodial facilities
The Nigerian Correctional Service has set up a special security team to strengthen security around Custodial centres across the country. This is contained in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Mr Francis Enobore on Sunday in Abuja. The Controller General, NCoS, Mr. Haliru Nababa made this known after a meeting with the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security…
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NCoS arrests 21 escapees from Jos prisons – official
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Plateau Command, has arrested 21 inmates who escaped from the Jos custodial centre when gunmen attacked the facility. ASC Geofrey Longdiem, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Jos. NAN reports that gunmen invaded the custodial centre on Nov. 28, killed a…
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Featured
Jos jail break, a bad omen for Nigeria – PPBA
The Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA), has described the recent attack on the Jos custodial centre by gunmen as a “bad omen” and threat to Nigeria’s fight against insecurity The Director General of the agency, Mr. Joseph Lengmang, said this at an interactive session with journalists on Friday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen invaded…
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NCoS commences investigation on Jos custodial centre attack
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) says it has commenced investigation on the recent attack on Jos Custodial Centre by gunmen. Mr Mohammed Tukur, the Deputy Controller General (DCG) of the service, in charge of Operations, disclosed this on Tuesday in Jos. Tukur was in Jos to asses the level of damage caused by the attack at the centre. The News…
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NEWS
NCoS holds annual football competition for Kuje inmates
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), FCT Command, on Wednesday, kick-started the 2021 edition of annual football competition tagged, “ Pastor Hillary Chukwuma Cup” for inmates at the Kuje Medium Custodial Centre. The football competition was organized in collaboration with Nuga Best International a non-governmental organization, as well as Seman, Regis Integrated among others. The six participating teams are Nuga Best,…
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NEWS
NCoS seeks employments for ex-offenders
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has called on the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to create job opportunities for “Return Citizens” known as ex-offenders as part of reformation and reintegration into society. The Controller, FCT Command, Dr Abdul-Rahman Maiyaki, said this during the matriculation of students of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on Monday in Abuja. He said…
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NEWS
Lagos NCoS confirms bursting attempted hijack of inmates at court premises
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Lagos state, on Wednesday confirmed an attack on its personnel at the Lagos High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), during the hearing for inmates. The Lagos state NCoS spokesperson, Mr. Olarotimi Oladokun, confirmed the attack in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, saying the attack was staged by persons suspected…
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Defence
Kogi jailbreak: 114 escaped inmates recaptured – official
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says it has recaptured 114 escapees of its Kabba custodial centre who were among the 240 inmates set free on Sept. 12. The NCoS spokesperson, Mr Francis Enobore, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kabba, Kogi, was attacked by…
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Defence
Kogi jailbreak: 114 escaped inmates recaptured – official
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says it has recaptured 114 escapees of its Kabba custodial centre who were among the 240 inmates set free on Sept. 12. The NCoS spokesperson, Mr Francis Enobore, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kabba, Kogi, was attacked by…
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