The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has suspended the two correctional personnel implicated in the inmate passport processing scandal
Its Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar, in a statement issued Saturday said such actions contradict established rules and procedures, and are unacceptable and impermissible.
He explained that the misconduct was detected through the automated passport application process and other holistic reforms within the Nigeria immigration Service a fortnight ago.
Abubakara noted: “The attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCos) has been drawn to a recent media report that a convicted inmate was caught processing a passport while in custody.
“The Service wishes to clarify that this misconduct was detected through the automated passport application process and other holistic reforms within the Nigeria immigration Service a fortnight ago.
“This particularly speaks to inter-agency collaboration and cooperation.
“The service found out that such actions contradict established rules and procedures, and are unacceptable and impermissible.
“Subsequently, necessary disciplinary actions were taken including the suspension of the two correctional personnel implicated in the incident by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) chaired by the Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubumni Tunji-Ojo.”
Abubakar added that the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche has reiterated his commitment to upholding discipline, transparency, and professionalism in all custodial centres across the country.
The Service categorically stated that any personnel found engaging in acts of misconduct, corruption, or sabotage would be shown the way out of the system.