Following reports alleging that a 4-man gang of inmates at the Okere Custodial Centre in Warri, Delta State were involved in a recent robbery in Benin City, the Edo state capital, the federal government has ordered an immediate probe of officials.
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Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in a statement on Tuesday directed an “immediate and comprehensive investigation into allegations of criminal activities within the Okere Correctional Centre, Warri, Delta State, which have recently been reported in the media”.
According to his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao, the minister strongly condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour and emphasized that any form of indiscipline and misconduct will be met with severe consequences.
“I will not allow indiscipline to fester under my nose. Any officer found wanting will face the full weight of the law. The leadership of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) must provide explanations,” Tunji-Ojo stated.
The Minister reiterated his commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of justice within correctional service system.
“We take these allegations seriously and will not tolerate any form of misconduct within our correctional facilities,” he added.
The Minister called on the general public to provide any relevant information that may aid in the investigation.
Reports indicate that the robbery occurred on January 3, 2025, when some assailants stole valuable items from a young man and transferred N4 million to an online bank account during the incident.
The robbers were trailed to the custodial facility by policemen, but only one of the robbers who is on death row was reportedly released by prison officials.
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