NCoS re-arrests 2 inmates who escaped from Katsina prison
The Katsina Command of the Nigeria Correctional Services (NCoS), has recaptured the two inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Katsina, […]
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FG frees 37 inmates in Rivers State
The Federal government through the Ministry of Interior, on Tuesday, freed 37 inmates from both the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre and the […]
Governors reluctant to sign execution orders for condemned inmates – NCoS
Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Benue State Command, has said that governors are not signing execution orders on Death Row Inmates (IDRs), because they are humane. […]
140 inmates on death row awaiting execution in Kano – NCoS
No fewer than than 140 inmates on death row are awaiting execution in Kano State. Spokesman of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Kano State […]
69% of inmates are awaiting-trial persons – NCoS
A total of 54,171 inmates out of the 79,076 inmates in correctional centres nationwide as at July 31, are awaiting-trial persons. Controller-General of the […]
Emefiele: NBA condemns clash between DSS and NCoS operatives
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Wednesday, described as despicable, the July 25 altercation between the Department of State Security Service and officials of Nigeria […]
About 3,167 inmates on death row in Nigeria – NCoS
There are 3,167 inmates on death row, spokesman of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Assistant Controller of Corrections, Mr Umar Abubakar, said in Abuja on Thursday. […]
FG orders NCoS personnel to shoot invaders
The Federal Government has restated its shoot on sight order to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) against intruders and invaders at the centres following threats […]
NCoS dismisses 9 officers, retires 25 others for misconduct
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed nine officers and retired 25 others compulsorily for offences against standard practices. The […]
Beware of fraudsters, we’re not recruiting – NCoS
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has cautioned job seekers against falling into the hands of scammers, as the service has […]
Jos jail break, a bad omen for Nigeria – PPBA
The Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA), has described the recent attack on the Jos custodial centre by gunmen as a “bad omen” and threat to […]
About 127 inmates to sit for NECO exams in Enugu – Controller
By BABARA KALU, Enugu – No fewer than 127 inmates from Enugu Detention Center are expected to sit on the November / December National Examination […]
Lagos NCoS confirms bursting attempted hijack of inmates at court premises
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Lagos state, on Wednesday confirmed an attack on its personnel at the Lagos High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), during […]