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Sustained Rehabilitation Progs Dropped Number Of Repeat Offenders -NCoS

The Federal Government says the number of repeat offenders within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dropped from 11,616 in 2023 to 1,382 in 2025, attributing the decline to sustained rehabilitation and reformation programmes. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this during the presentation of an investigative report on the NCoS, describing the figures as evidence that the administration's correctional agenda was producing results. "Recidivism was 11,616 when we […]

todayJune 4, 2026

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NCoS Gets New PRO

The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche has appointed Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji as the new Service Public Relations Officer with immediate effect. A statement by the Deputy Controller General of Corrections, Ado Sale says the appointment follows the retirement of the immediate past Public Relations Officer, Deputy Controller of Corrections, Umar Abubakar on 19th November, 2025. The statement says CSC Jane Osuji hails […]

todayDecember 1, 2025

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NCoS Staff Emerges Winner Of UN Trailblazer Award For Women Justice

A staff of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Chief Superintendent of Corrections (CSC) Olukemi Ibikunle has emerged the winner of the prestigious 2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers. This is in recognition of her outstanding contributions to corrections reform, inmate rehabilitation, and the promotion of human rights within custodial environments. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Service Umar Abubakar says the award, […]

todayOctober 8, 2025

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NCoS Pledges N5m Reward To Recapture Ilesha Prison Inmates

The Nigerian Correctional Service says it will reward five million naira to anyone who provides useful information that leads to the recapture of the fleeing inmates from the Medium Custodial Centre, Ilesha, Osun State. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Service Umar Abubakar says the move is to encourage public participation in the recapture of the escapees. The statement urges members of the public to report any […]

todayMay 21, 2025

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Poor Feeding : NCoS Describes Report False, Misleading

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says a recent publication alleging that inmates in custodial centres are being fed poorly is false, misleading, and a gross misrepresentation of the realities within its facilities. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Service Umar Abubakar says the publication is a recycled one which is pushed forward to create ruckus where none exists. The statement says the Service operates under strict guidelines […]

todayMay 5, 2025

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FCT : NSCDC, NCoS Partner To Ensure Adequate Security

The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command Dr Olusola Odumosu has assured his willingness to upscale the synergy with the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCOS) to ensure robust security of the capital city. Odumosu, gave the assurance when he welcomed the New FCT Controller of Correctional Service on a familiarization visit to his office in Abuja. Dr. Odumosu, said both agencies have absolute responsibilities to […]

todayApril 8, 2025

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NCoS Mourns Personnel In Koton-karfe Prison Break

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says it lost a Senior Correctional Assistant (SCA) Shuaibu King David during the unfortunate escape incident at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Koton-Karfe, Kogi State. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, Umar Abubakar says Shuaibu King David, in the line of duty, bravely stood his ground in an effort to prevent the escape of inmates and protect the integrity of the […]

todayMarch 25, 2025

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NCoS Confirms Security Breach In

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed a security breach at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, which occurred in the early hours of Monday 24th of March, 2024. During the unfortunate incident, some inmates in a section of the facility, manipulated the padlocks, leading to the escape of 12 inmates. Upon receiving reports of the attack, the Acting Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche in […]

todayMarch 24, 2025

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Interior Ministry Commissions 39 Operational Vehicles For NCoS

In an effort to ensure the timely arrival of inmates in court and the protection of custodial facilities across the federation, the Nigeria Correctional Service has commissioned thirty-nine mini green maria operational vehicles and five bullet resistant guard boots. At the commissioning in Abuja, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the vehicles and the guard boots would help the service respond to evolving challenges confronting it. The Nigeria […]

todayFebruary 22, 2025