This was disclosed by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, under the Ministry of Interior, which reviewed 224 disciplinary cases involving correctional officers across the country.

According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the NCoS, Umar Abubakar, the decisions followed recommendations from the Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee, BDGPC, after thorough investigations and adherence to due process.

The move, authorities said, underscores the government’s commitment to enforcing discipline and accountability within the correctional system.

“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,” Abubakar said in the statement.

He also added that the Board also exonerated 16 personnel who were found not guilty of the allegations made against them, stating that “seven Staff are currently on suspension to ascertain the levels of their involvement in a case under investigation”.