MBY UTHMAN BABA- NASEER,MINNA<\/p>\n
The newly deployed Controller of Nigerian Correctional Service, to Niger State Command CC Ogunleye Seyi Oladipupo has embarked on the inspection of Correctional Custodies in the State.<\/p>\n
The State Controller who assumed duty in the state,on the 15th, April 2026 took over the leadership of the Command from CC Ponyak Nandang who retired from the Service, visited the Minna new and Old Medium Security Custodial centres with a call to officers and men of the two facilities to take proactive step to ensure the security of the custodial facilities in the state.<\/p>\n
CC Ogunleye posited that he was at the two major Custodial centres to see the staff and inmates in custody with a view to assessing and evaluating the state of the facilities focusing on their welfare, well-being and also the level of security measures put in place to forestall any security breach or threat.<\/p>\n
CC Seyi Ogunleye at a separate visit to Minna Old and New Custodial centres, personally interacted with inmates in their various cells, calling on them to obey and cooperate with the constituted authority to improve their well-being. <\/p>\n
He further urged them to be of good conduct and grab the available vocational skills and educational programs opportunities provided by the service so as to become better and self-reliant persons after their discharge.<\/p>\n
The newly posted controller who assumed duty in the state barely one week ago took time to inspect kitchens, clinics, ICT centres and other sensitive sectors of the facilities to ensure strict compliance to operational standards. <\/p>\n
He expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance and applauded the incharges for their commitment and dedication in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment urging them to sustain the tempo. <\/p>\n
Similarly, the controller also inspected the staff barracks to see areas of intervention that will boost their morale for effective and efficient service delivery.<\/p>\n
In his interface with the officers and men, CC Ogunleye told them that he is posted to the command by the Controller General of Corrections, (CGC) Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, MFR, mni to implement his policy direction of Discipline, Professionalism and zero tolerance to unethical conduct. <\/p>\n
Adding that under the present leadership of the able CGC Sylvester anybody caught indulging in trafficking of illicit items such handsets, hard drugs and other acts capable of jeopardizing the security of our Custodial Centre will face the full wrath of the law. CC Seyi Ogunleye added that every hand must be on deck to ensure maximum safety and security of our correctional formations especially at this time of insecurity that is bedeviling some parts of Niger State. He urged them to be on high alert and ensure they uphold the red zone declaration of all custodial centres.<\/p>\n
CC Ogunleye lastly, screened and thoroughly perused all records of correctional books before departing for the continuation of his visit to other Custodial centres under his watch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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