Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has directed the immediate and comprehensive investigation into allegations of criminal activities within the Okere Correctional Centre, Warri, Delta State, which have recently been reported in the media.
The Minister, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Babatunde Alao, on Tuesday condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour and emphasized that any form of indiscipline and misconduct would be met with severe consequences.
The Minister was quoted to have said: “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.”Interior Minister orders onvestigation into alleged criminal activities in Okere Correctional Centre
He reiterated his commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of justice within the correctional service system.
He said: “We take these allegations seriously and will not tolerate any form of misconduct within our correctional facilities.”
The minister, however, called on the public to provide any relevant information that may aid in the investigation.
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