The Minister of Inner, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a right away and complete investigation into allegations of prison actions inside the Okere Correctional Centre in Warri, Delta Order.
PUNCH On-line experiences that the directive follows fresh media experiences exposing alleged prison actions occurring within the facility.
Condemning the alleged infractions, the minister, in a commentary on Tuesday by way of his spokesman, Babatunde Alao, reaffirmed his zero-tolerance stance on indiscipline and misconduct, vowing that the ones discovered culpable would face vile aftereffects.
“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 said.
Reiterating his constancy to integrity, transparency, and responsibility, the minister confident the nation that the federal government remainder steadfast in implementing self-discipline inside the nation’s correctional amenities.
“We take these allegations seriously and will not tolerate any form of misconduct within our correctional facilities,” he added.
The minister additionally steered contributors of the nation to handover any related data that would support the investigation.
“The minister calls on the general public to provide any relevant information that may aid in the investigation,” the commentary added.
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