The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has charged Zonal Coordinators, Commandants Of Training Colleges and State Command Controllers to ensure security in all Correctional Centres across the Country.
The Controller General of Correctional Centres at an Emergency meeting with Senior Officers, empathized the news for them to activate proactive measures to mitigate security breaches in view of the heavy rains.
According to a statement by the National Public Relations Officer of the Service and Deputy Controller of Correction, Umar Abubakar, the Controller General while addressing the Senior Officers issued a stern directive on the need to secure custodial facilities or face the consequences.
He maintained that that the measure is not just about concrete walls and iron bars, but about trust, duty, and the safety of every Nigerian adding that, the time for complacency was over.
During the session the CGC also listened to concerns from the Senior Officers, applauded some, admonished where necessary and tasked them on innovative solutions.
Key Decisions from the Virtual Meeting included Immediate audits of all correctional facilities to assess vulnerabilities, Activation of proactive measures to bolster high-risk facilities, Commanding officers directed to identify and remove weak links within the custodial chain.
Officers were tasked to beef up surveillance checks, also, Commanding officers were reminded of the zero tolerance policy and that officers found guilty of negligence, collusion, or dereliction of duty will face stiff penalties.
The Controller General stressed the need for internal accountability, promising swift action against any personnel in the event of security breaches.
The meeting closed with a renewed call for unity, discipline, and vigilance among correctional staff, as well as deepening of interagency collaboration with sister security agencies and the public.
