The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has dismissed 15 personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service and demoted 59 others after concluding deliberations on 231 disciplinary cases.
The decision was announced on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Deputy Controller of Corrections and Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar.
According to the statement, the cases were reviewed by the Board’s Disciplinary and General-Purpose Committee (BDGPC) after extensive investigations and due process.
“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,” the statement read.
In addition to the dismissals and demotions, 42 officers received formal warning letters, 8 personnel were compulsorily retired, and one officer had their rank reversed and was ordered to refund all earnings received while improperly holding the position.
The Board also exonerated 16 officers who were found not guilty of the allegations against them, while 7 officers remain suspended pending the outcome of ongoing investigations.
In one particularly serious case, an officer was suspended and recommended for handover to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for prosecution due to the severity of the offence.
The CDCFIB, chaired by Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunde Ojo, reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on misconduct and its commitment to maintaining ethical and professional standards across all cadres of service.
Controller General of Corrections Sylvester Nwacuhe assured the public that all disciplinary cases would continue to be handled with fairness and in strict compliance with established procedures.
