NCoS
Correctional Service Inspector dies in road crash
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of one of its gallant officers, Inspector Shabali Adamu, who lost his life in a fatal accident along the Damba–Gusau expressway in Zamfara State. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday evening when the late officer returned to his home in Kwatarkoshi. […]
NCoS Panel Reviews Inmate Rehabilitation, Enterprise Compliance
The Independent Investigative Panel examining alleged misconduct in the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has concluded a detailed review of how the Service implements the NCoS Act 2019, particularly regarding inmate rehabilitation, reintegration, and management of proceeds from correctional enterprises. Dr. Uju Agomoh, Secretary of the Panel, outlined the key points from the third day of […]
Minors Detained in Adult Prisons Due to State Failures — NCoS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has attributed the detention of minors in adult correctional facilities primarily to systemic failures at the state level, particularly the collapse and non-functionality of juvenile remand homes across Nigeria. This concerning situation was highlighted by Timothy Dabit, the Head of the Welfare Department of the NCoS, during the third public […]
NCoS Debunks NIN Delay Claims, Confirms Inmate Enrollment
Correctional Service Confirms 74% of Inmates Registered for NIN, Debunks False Media Reports The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has reaffirmed its progress in enrolling inmates into the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) database, firmly rejecting recent media claims that suggested the National Identity Number (NIN) registration had not commenced in custodial centres. In an official […]
Osun Jailbreak: NCoS Offers N5m for information on Escaped Inmates
Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the general public that a cash reward of N5million is being offered to anyone who provides useful information that leads to the recapture of the fleeing inmates from the Medium Custodial Centre, Ilesha, Osun State The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced a N5 million cash reward for any […]
Osun Jailbreak: NCoS Hunts Escaped Inmates
The heavy downpour of May 20, 2025, led to a security breach at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa. Unfortunately, seven inmates exploited the situation and escaped. The leadership of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed a jailbreak incident at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, following a powerful overnight […]
NCoS Denies Illegally Detaining Patience Jonathan’s ex-Aides
Every single person who was being kept at the correctional facility was there legitimately. The Bayelsa State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has rejected accusations that former First Lady Patience Jonathan was involved in the illegal custody of fifteen of her former domestic staff members at the Okaka Custodial Centre. The reports claimed […]
Nigerian Correctional Service Spend #3bn on Inmates’ Feeding
The Nigerian Correctional Service has spent over #3bn on feeding awaiting trial inmates over the curse of two months. This significant expenditure is attributed to the rising population of inmates and the recent increase in feeding allowance per inmate. As of early January 2025, the number of awaiting-trial inmates stood at 48,932, which rose to […]