THE Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the alleged bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
The Minister unequivocally condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour and emphasized that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, and corruption would be met with zero tolerance and severe consequences within the paramilitary services under the Ministry’s purview.
He said: “The Ministry will not tolerate any compromise on its core values of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We will leave no stone unturned in rooting out corruption and ensuring that those found culpable face the full wrath of the law.”
The Minister called for a special investigative team headed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, to probe these allegations and submit a comprehensive report.
The Minister reassured the public that the investigation would be rigorous, transparent, and impartial, adding that appropriate disciplinary actions would be taken against personnel found guilty.
