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The Federal Government is poised to roll out significant reforms within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to bolster the nation's criminal justice architecture. This announcement follows a two-day engagement aimed at implementing recommendations from an investigative panel on corruption and abuse within the service.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and Hope Behind Bars (HBB) have launched a campaign to enhance correctional farm centers' efficiency to aid inmate rehabilitation and national food supply. Controller General Sylvester Nwakuche highlights the importance of partnerships to achieve these goals.
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, is still in their custody. This comes despite his discharge in one of the cases against him.
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has set aside N14.83 billion in its 2026 budget to provide meals for approximately 91,100 inmates across the nation. This announcement follows concerns regarding the increased number of awaiting trial inmates in the country.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has responded to rumors of a jailbreak at the Benin Custodial Centre, categorically denying the claims. Chief Superintendent JIN Osuji assured the public that all inmates are accounted for and the facilities remain secure.
