The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji Ojo has ordered the immediate investigation into allegations of criminal activities within the Okere Correctional Centre, Warri, Delta State.
Speaking via a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao, the Minister condemned the allegation, adding that any form of misconduct would be greeted with severe consequences.
Tunji-Ojo expressed his commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of justice within correctional service system. The Minister subsequently urged the general public to provide any relevant information that may aid in the investigation.
The statement reads, “The Minister strongly condemns the alleged reprehensible behaviour and emphasizes that any form of indiscipline and misconduct will be met with severe consequences.
“I will not allow indiscipline to fester under my nose. Any officer found wanting will face the full weight of the law. The leadership of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) must provide explanations, Tunji-Ojo stated.”
“We take these allegations seriously and will not tolerate any form of misconduct within our correctional facilities,” he added.
