Interior Minister Orders Investigation into Alleged Criminal Activities in Okere Correctional Centre
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the immediate and comprehensive investigation into allegations of criminal activities within the Okere Correctional Centre, Warri, Delta State, which have recently been reported in the media.
In a statement signed by his spokesman, Babatunde Alao, on Tuesday, the Minister strongly condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour and emphasised that any form of indiscipline and misconduct will be met with severe consequences.
The Minister was quoted to have said: “I will not allow indiscipline to fester under my nose. Any officer found wanting will face the full weight of the law. The leadership of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) must provide explanations.”
He reiterated his commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of justice within the correctional service system.
He said: “We take these allegations seriously and will not tolerate any form of misconduct within our correctional facilities.”
The Minister however called on the general public to provide any relevant information that may aid in the investigation.
