Minister orders probe of alleged criminal activities at Okere Correctional facility

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered immediate and comprehensive investigation into allegations of criminal activities within the Okere Correctional Centre, Warri, Delta State.

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The Minister through his media aide, Alao Babatunde, expressed concerns over the development which had recently been reported in the media.

The Minister condemned the alleged criminal acts, describing them as reprehensible

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He assured any form of indiscipline and misconduct would be met with severe consequences.

“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,” Tunji-Ojo stated.

The Minister reiterated commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of justice within correctional service system.

“We take these allegations seriously and will not tolerate any form of misconduct within our correctional facilities,” he added.

The Minister called on the general public to provide any relevant information that may aid in the investigation.

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