NCoS: ACG Ogunyemi Caution Officers against Illicit Activities with Prison Inmates

NCoS: ACG Ogunyemi Caution Officers against Illicit Activities with Prison Inmates

The Assistant Controller General of Corrections, in charge of Zone ‘F’ Command, ACG Abimbola Ogunyemi

has cautioned officers and men of Osun State Command to desist from engaging in illicit transactions of materials with inmates, otherwise known as ‘trafficking’ in correctional parlance.

Ogunyemi gave the charge while on her familiarisation and maiden Quarterly Inspection visit to the formations within the command on Friday 15th September, 2022.

The ACG encouraged the officers to be loyal and support their Commanding officer. She noted that their cooperation will engender and birthed a conducive working environment and teamwork, which are prerequisite for a well grounded reformatory and rehabilitative processes.

The Zonal Coordinator has earlier held fruitful roundtable discussions with the inmates at each Custodial facilities, on the best ways to gainfully utilise their time while in custody.

Responding, the Controller of Corrections, Osun State Command, Tolu Ogunsakin appreciated the ACG for choosing the command as the first port of call during her familiarization, he prayed for her successful tenure and tour of duty.

Formations visited during the tour were Command State Headquarters, Osogbo, Ilesa Custodial Centre, Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ile-Ife, Correctional Furniture Cottage Industry, Ilesa and Dog unit (K9).

Zone ‘F’ Command comprises Ekiti, Ondo, Osun and Oyo State commands.

Signed
DSC Olusola Adeotan

Command Public Relations Officer (CPRO)
Nigerian Correctional Service
Osun State Command.