Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has concluded deliberations on 231 disciplinary cases involving personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The cases were brought before the Board by the Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee (BDGPC) after extensive investigations and due process. This was contained in a statement signed by Umar Abubakar, ANIPR, FCAI, Deputy Controller of Corrections/Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Correctional Service.
Following a thorough review, the Board approved various disciplinary measures in line with its commitment to enforcing discipline and upholding the integrity of the Service. A total of 15 personnel were dismissed from the service for serious misconduct and violation of service regulations.
Additionally, 59 officers had their ranks reduced as a result of confirmed breaches of professional standards, while 42 personnel were issued written warning letters as a corrective measure.
The Board also exonerated 16 personnel who were found not guilty of the allegations made against them, and seven Staff are currently on suspension to ascertain the levels of their involvement in a case under investigation. In one case, an officer was suspended from duty and recommended for handover to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for prosecution due to the gravity of the offence. Furthermore, 8 personnel were compulsorily retired from the Service, and 1 officer had his rank reversed with a directive to refund all earnings received while wrongly holding the rank.
The Civil Defence, Correctional,Fire and immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) under the Leadership of Hon. Minister of interior Dr Olubunmi Tunde Ojo reiterates its commitment to maintaining high ethical and professional standards across all cadres. While soliciting for the cooperation of the general public, the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwacuhe MFR, mni assures that disciplinary actions will continue to be handled with fairness in strict compliance with extant rules and procedures.
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