Tag: #CorrectionalService
-
NCoS EXPANDS INMATES’ HEALTHCARE WITH NATIONWIDE DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL DRUGS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has launched the second-quarter nationwide distribution of essential drugs and medical supplies to custodial centres, reaffirming its commitment to improving inmates’ healthcare, mental wellbeing and overall welfare. Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, said the initiative is part of ongoing reforms under the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019, aimed at providing…
-
KANO CUSTODIAL CENTRE HONOURS 61 INMATES FOR MEMORIZING THE QUR’AN
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, has celebrated 61 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kurmawa, for successfully completing the memorisation and recitation of the Holy Qur’an. The command said the achievement reflects its commitment to rehabilitation and successful reintegration of inmates into society. According to the NCoS, the graduates—55 males and…
-
52 KANO INMATES SIT FOR NECO, NBAIS EXAMS IN PUSH FOR REHABILITATION THROUGH EDUCATION
No fewer than 52 inmates in custodial centres across Kano State have commenced the 2026 NECO and National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) examinations, highlighting the Nigerian Correctional Service’s commitment to rehabilitation through education. The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said the candidates, comprising 41 male and 11 female…
-
NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE RACES TO RECAPTURE ESCAPED INMATES IN NASARAWA
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is working closely with sister security agencies to recapture 16 inmates who broke out of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State. So far, seven have been caught and returned. The Comptroller General, Sylvester Nwakuche, has launched an investigation into how the escape happened. Security has been tightened…
