NCOs Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/ncos/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:12:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 NCOs Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/ncos/ 32 32 42672738 NCoS Flags Off Nationwide Drug Distribution to Boost Inmate Healthcare https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/29/ncos-flags-nationwide-drug/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:12:38 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198033 NCoS Flags Off Nationwide Drug Distribution to Boost Inmate Healthcare The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has commenced the second quarter 2026 nationwide distribution of essential drugs and medicaments to custodial centres, reaffirming its commitment to improving inmate healthcare, mental wellbeing and rehabilitation across the country. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on Wednesday, the Controller-General of […]

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]]> 198033 NCoS Graduates 61 Inmates in Holy Qur’an Memorisation Program at Kano Custodial Centre https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/13/ncos-graduates-inmates-holy/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:34:11 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=195388 NCoS Graduates 61 Inmates in Holy Qur’an Memorisation Program at Kano Custodial Centre The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, has recorded another milestone in its inmate rehabilitation programme with the successful graduation of 61 inmates who completed the memorisation and recitation of the Holy Qur’an at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kurmawa, […]

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]]> 195388 NCoS leads as FG okays promotion for over 24,000 paramilitary senior officers https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/01/ncos-leads-okays-promotion/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:54:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=174909 NCoS leads as FG okays promotion for over 24,000 paramilitary senior officers The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has approved the promotion of 24,202 senior officers across the four paramilitary agencies under its supervision. The Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Board, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on Monday in Abuja. He […]

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]]> 174909 NCoS Honours Kano PRO Musbahu Lawan for Excellent Media Engagement https://prnigeria.com/2025/11/18/ncos-honours-kano-pro-musbahu/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:50:51 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=174010 NCoS Honours Kano PRO Musbahu Lawan for Excellent Media Engagement  The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), CSC Musbahu Lawan K/Nassarawa, has received a national award for outstanding media engagement and his contributions to enhancing the public image of the Service. The honour was conferred during a […]

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]]> 174010 No Hunger in Prisons – NCoS Debunks Starvation Claims, Assures Transparency https://prnigeria.com/2025/04/15/hunger-prisons-ncos-debunks/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:13:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=160556 No Hunger in Prisons – NCoS Debunks Starvation Claims, Assures Transparency In response to recent allegations suggesting widespread hunger and fatalities among inmates, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has firmly denied the claims, assuring the public that feeding standards remain intact and strictly monitored across custodial centres nationwide. Speaking with journalist in Abuja on Tuesday, […]

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]]> 160556 KOGI PRISON BREAK: Minister Blames Warders for Security Lapse at Custodial Centre https://prnigeria.com/2025/03/28/kogi-prison-break-warders/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:02:02 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=159417 KOGI PRISON BREAK: Minister Blames Warders for Security Lapse at Custodial Centre The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has attributed the recent jailbreak at the Federal Correctional Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, to negligence by prison officers, ruling out any external attack. Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, Tunji-Ojo clarified that the breach, which […]

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]]> 159417 We Recapture 5 Kogi Fleeing Inmates – NCoS https://prnigeria.com/2025/03/24/ncos-kogi-inmates/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:37:25 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=159191 We Recapture 5 Kogi Fleeing Inmates – NCoS Five out of the 12 inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, have been recaptured as authorities intensify efforts to track down the remaining fugitives. The jailbreak occurred on Monday, March 24, 2025, when some inmates tampered with the locks […]

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]]> 159191 NCoS Appoints New Controller for FCT Command https://prnigeria.com/2024/12/18/ncos-appoints-fct-controller/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:49:03 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=153026 NCoS Appoints New Controller for FCT Command The Nigerian Correctional Service has appointed Ajibogun Olatubosun as the new Controller for the Federal Capital Territory Command. The appointment follows a recent reshuffling of senior officers within the service across the country. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Command spokesperson, Adamu Duza, on Wednesday. […]

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]]> 153026 JUST IN: Tinubu Appoints New Controller General for NCoS https://prnigeria.com/2024/12/13/ncos-tinubu-appoints/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:00:05 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=152707 JUST IN: Tinubu Appoints New Controller General for NCoS President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nwakuche Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. His appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of the current CG, Haliru Nababa. Nababa was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari on February 18, 2021. In a statement on […]

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]]> 152707 How to Strengthen Correctional Reforms – Minister, Experts https://prnigeria.com/2024/12/06/strengthen-correctional/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:44:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=151932 How to Strengthen Correctional Reforms – Minister, Experts The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and experts have advocated for updated laws and policies that align with global best practices as part of efforts to strengthen correctional administration in the country. According to them, Nigeria needs administrative policies that will enhance correctional service delivery, strengthen justice […]

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]]> 151932  Reps quiz EFCC, NCoS officials over bribery allegations by Bobrisky https://prnigeria.com/2024/10/01/reps-quiz-efcc-ncos-officials/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:22:16 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=145613  Reps quiz EFCC, NCoS officials over bribery allegations by Bobrisky The House of Representatives, on Monday, grilled officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Correctional Service  over allegations that the two agencies were bribed by controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, alias Bobrisky, following his conviction and sentencing for abuse of the naira […]

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]]> 145613 FG investigates alleged bribing of NCoS officials by Bobrisky https://prnigeria.com/2024/09/25/investigates-alleged-bribing/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:55:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=145106 FG investigates alleged bribing of NCoS officials by Bobrisky The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed an unconditional and comprehensive investigation into the allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This was disclosed in a statement signed by his media aide, Babatunde Alao, on Wednesday in Abuja. On Tuesday night, […]

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]]> 145106 NCoS Reveals Identities of Maiduguri Missing Inmates https://prnigeria.com/2024/09/16/ncos-reveals-identities/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:26:22 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=144206 NCoS Reveals Identities of Maiduguri Missing Inmates The Nigerian Correctional Service has declared 281 inmates missing from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The service noted that this followed an evacuation process in the aftermath of the flood incident in the state, as seven inmates were returned to the centre. In […]

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]]> 144206 MAIDUGURI FLOODING: 281 Inmates Missing – NCoS https://prnigeria.com/2024/09/15/maiduguri-flooding-inmates/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:43:15 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=144158 MAIDUGURI FLOODING: 281 Inmates Missing – NCoS The Nigerian Correctional Service has observed the flooding currently being experienced in Maiduguri, Borno State, and its environment. The unfortunate incident has left scars, bringing down the walls of the correctional facilities, including the medium security custodial centre Maiduguri (MSCC) as well as the staff quarters in the […]

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]]> 144158 In Nigeria, 3,590 inmates are on death row, says NCoS https://prnigeria.com/2024/09/04/nigeria-inmates-are-death/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:45:14 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=143072 In Nigeria, 3,590 inmates are on death row, says NCoS  No fewer than 3,590 inmates across the custodial centres in Nigeria are on death row, the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), has revealed. NCoS Public Relations Officer, Assistant Controller of Corrections (ACC) Abubakar Umar made this known while speaking to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. Umar […]

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]]> 143072 Suleja Jailbreak: FG Unmasks Identities of Fleeing Inmates, Seeks Citizens’ Support https://prnigeria.com/2024/07/19/suleja-jailbreak-unmasks/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:47:45 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=139071 Suleja Jailbreak: FG Unmasks Identities of Fleeing Inmates, Seeks Citizens’ Support The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Thursday released the names and pictures of those who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State. Recalls that a downpour had damaged the perimeter fence of the centre which paved the way for over […]

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]]> 139071 Why NCoS Built Hotel in Abuja – Spokesperson https://prnigeria.com/2024/05/15/why-ncos-built-hotel-abuja/ Wed, 15 May 2024 07:08:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=133304 Why NCoS Built Hotel in Abuja – Spokesperson A malicious report making the rounds in some sections of the media has it that the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has just built a magnificent hotel. The said report is not only misleading, but also targeted towards misinforming the public. For the avoidance of doubt, the said […]

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]]> 133304 Build Modern Correctional Facilities to Tackle Prisonbreaks – Reps urge State Govts https://prnigeria.com/2024/05/11/build-modern-correctional/ Sat, 11 May 2024 10:16:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=132998 Build Modern Correctional Facilities to Tackle Prisonbreaks – Reps urge State Govts The House of Representatives has urged the 36 states of the federation to build modern correctional services in order to forestall jailbreaks in the country. The Chairman, House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Rep. Chinedu Ogah, said this yesterday when the committee visited the […]

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]]> 132998 NCoS Empowers Inmates to Support Families from Prison Custody in Kano https://prnigeria.com/2024/05/07/ncos-empowers-inmates/ Tue, 07 May 2024 07:23:40 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=132599 NCoS Empowers Inmates to Support Families from Prison Custody in Kano

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]]> 132599 How 119 Prison Inmates Escaped after Heavy Rainfall-NCoS https://prnigeria.com/2024/04/25/prison-inmates-escaped-rain/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:20:24 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=131107 A heavy downpour that lasted for several hours in the night has wreaked havoc on the Medium Security Custodial Centres, Suleja, Niger

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