In a statement released by spokesperson of the Nigeria Prisons Service,
Francis Enobore, the federal government has sacked 23 prison officers
and suspended 11 others after the recent jailbreak at Koton Kafe prison
in Kogi, Kuje prison in Abuja and Nsukka Prison in Enugu state.The
statement reads in part...
"Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB)
considered the allegation of serious misconduct arising from your
negligence of duty as leveled against you.
The Board thereafter approved your immediate dismissal from the Nigerian
Prisons Service.. in line with the provision of the Public Service Rule
030402 (O) being an action prejudicial to the security of the State.
“Similarly the Controller-General of Prisons in his capacity has
approved the dismissal of 7 junior staff serving in Kuje Medium Security
prison and 10 other junior staff serving in Koton Karfe prison also
implicated in the escape saga.
The affected officers are to hand over all government properties in
their possession to their immediate superior and proceed accordingly.
“Meanwhile the officer in charge of Nsukka Prison DCP Okonkwo Lawrence
and 10 others have been suspended over the recent prisoners’ escape from
the prison.
The suspension is to allow for detailed and uninterrupted investigation
into the circumstances surrounding the incident in order to facilitate
appropriate action by the authority.
“It would be recalled that in the wake of incessant escape of prisoners
from some prisons in the country the CGP, Ja’afaru Ahmed on the 2nd of
August, 2016 convened an emergency meeting of Command Officers and 241
officers in charge prisons across the country to reassess security
measures for safe keeping of prisoners. Although a number of escapees
have been recaptured, efforts are still being made to ensure that all
the fugitives are apprehended and returned to prison custody.
“The Controller General wishes to assure all officers and men of the
Nigerian Prisons Service of his readiness to support and encourage hard
work and dedication to duty but frowns at acts of negligence capable of
embarrassing the Service and the nation at large. While appreciating the
collaboration of security agencies, vigilante groups and members of the
public for their support, the Controller General further assures that
all necessary measures are being put in place to guarantee maximum
security of persons in Prison custody.”
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