5 out of the escapee prisoners in Koton Karfe prison recaptured
The Controller-General of Prisons, Ja'afaru Ahmed has confirmed that 13 prisoners compromising 10 pre-trial detainees and 3 convicts escaped from Koton Karfe prison in the early hours of Saturday, 30th July, 2016.
The Controller-General of Prisons, Ja'afaru Ahmed has confirmed that 13 prisoners compromising 10 pre-trial detainees and 3 convicts escaped from Koton Karfe prison in the early hours of Saturday, 30th July, 2016.
He made the
confirmation while on an on-the-spot assessment of the incident in Koton
Karfe prison, Kogi State. He disclosed that 5 pre-trial detainees out
of the escapees had been recaptured with the assistance of other
security agencies and local vigilante groups as well as individuals and
have been returned to the prison.
In the meantime,
the Controller-General has set up a 3-man panel to carry out detail
investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape and forward
the report to his office for necessary action.
He assures that
appropriate measures are being put in place to address congestion
phenomenon particularly among awaiting trial prisoners in line with the
reform agenda of the Federal Government. The Controller General further
stated that security arrangement is being strenghtened in and around
prison facilities across the country to forestall future occurrence.
Francis Enobore
Head PR NPS
July 31, 2016
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Head PR NPS
July 31, 2016
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NIS PROMOTES 2,424 JUNIOR STAFF
The Nigeria Immigration Service has promoted 2,424 Junior Staff to the next Rank. They are in the Inspectorate Cadre of the Service. This was announced by the Comptroller – General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede at the CGI monthly parade when he addressed Officers and men of NIS at Abuja on Wednesday 27th July, 2016.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has promoted 2,424 Junior Staff to the next Rank. They are in the Inspectorate Cadre of the Service. This was announced by the Comptroller – General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede at the CGI monthly parade when he addressed Officers and men of NIS at Abuja on Wednesday 27th July, 2016.
He urged the
promoted staff to see their elevation “as a call to give more to the
society in terms of improved service delivery and to Government,
dedication to duty and loyalty”.
According to the
CGI, the promotion examination result for Senior Officers would soon be
released by the Civil Defence, Fire Service, Immigration and Prisons
Board. Presently, NIS has Three (3) Deputy Comptrollers – General out of
the statutory Seven (7). Of the 3, two are on Pre-retirement leave,
leaving the Service with only one DCG IN Office.
Speaking further, he said NIS was set to introduce online promotion examination where the result would be known real-time to guarantee transparency. He added that, “seniority in service and other considerations such as Federal character will still be part of the requirements, but the online examination would give everyone the satisfaction that results have not been tampered with.
The Immigration
boss also informed the parade that the Committee he set up on the
Service Posting Policy has submitted it’s report. “The policy is to
address the issues of duration at a particular post, professionalism due
to educational qualification, gender/serving mothers, past records,
experience and proficiency on the job. It is designed to also
drastically reduce external influence on staff posting matters”
Speaking further, he said NIS was set to introduce online promotion examination where the result would be known real-time to guarantee transparency. He added that, “seniority in service and other considerations such as Federal character will still be part of the requirements, but the online examination would give everyone the satisfaction that results have not been tampered with.
Ekpedeme King
Deputy Comptroller of Immigration
Service Public Relations Officer
31st July, 2016
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