By Mohammed Mohammed
Following allegation of sodomy, drug abuse, bribery, pimping and cash and carry operations at Ikoyi Prison, Lagos,
as reported by an online medium, the Controller General of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr. Ja’afaru Ahmed, has set up a high powered panel to immediately commence full investigations into the matter.
This is with the view to establish the authenticity of the report, identify and bring the culprits to book if found guilty of the allegations.
The Spokesperson for NCoS, Mr. Francis Enobore, in a statement quoted the CG, as saying that the Service is willing to work with stakeholders in the criminal justice sector to transform the NCoS into a modern reformatory institution.
He reiterated that investigative journalists are partners, who seek the development of the nation, and called for more of such findings aimed at reforming the institution for better service delivery.
Ja’afaru stated further that the Service has no intention of arresting or harassing the journalist over his alleged findings.
The CG called for more constructive engagement with the media and the general public with a view to strengthening the implementation of the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019.