In response to recent allegations, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has publicly condemned what was described as an unpatriotic act by personnel and asserted that any individual found responsible would face legal consequences.
In a statement released on Thursday by the Minister’s media aide, Alao Babatunde, it was emphasized that the Minister had called for an expeditious investigation into the incident. The Minister stressed that any officer identified as being involved in sabotaging the Nigerian Correctional Facility, thereby endangering national security, would be subjected to the full force of the law.
Furthermore, the statement highlighted ongoing efforts to overhaul the correctional service to meet global standards, ensuring genuine rehabilitation of inmates in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
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“The era of mere promises without corresponding action is a thing of the past,” the Minister’s statement affirmed. “Under the Renewed Hope administration, any breach by an officer will not be tolerated. Safeguarding the interests of the state takes precedence over individual interests.”
The Minister’s resolute stance underscores a commitment to addressing the alleged sabotage and enacting reforms within the correctional service, emphasizing the importance of upholding security measures and adherence to established protocols in the country’s correctional facilities.
