The Nigerian government has launched a six-member panel to investigate corruption and rights violations within the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). The probe includes allegations that Bobrisky was given special treatment while in custody. The panel will recommend reforms to improve accountability in the correctional system.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a six-member investigative panel to probe allegations of corruption and violations within the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). The panel, led by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, was officially launched by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on September 30, 2024, in Abuja.
The committee's core mandate is to investigate specific accusations, including claims that some correctional officers allowed controversial figure Bobrisky to serve part of his jail term in an alternative accommodation. Tunji-Ojo emphasized that the panel’s investigation must be thorough, with findings expected within two weeks.
The Minister underscored that the investigation must be impartial, with no individual, regardless of status, protected from scrutiny. He stressed the need for systemic reform, urging the committee to identify long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences of corruption and rights violations in the correctional service.
The panel includes distinguished members such as Omotese Eva, Nasir Usman, Dr. Uju Agomoh, and Dr. Ikechukwu Ezeugo, with expertise in law, joint services, prisoner rehabilitation, and forensic research. This diverse team is expected to recommend both immediate and long-term policy reforms to enhance the integrity of the correctional system.
This investigation forms part of a broader effort to reform the NCoS, ensuring transparency, accountability, and the protection of inmates' rights within Nigeria's correctional institutions.
