IGP Egbetokun hosts acting NCS boss

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has hosted the Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS), Sylvester Nwakuche Ndidi, and other senior officers of the NCS, at the Police Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The meeting was aimed at enhancing cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), with a focus on efficient crime prevention and strengthening the overall Nigerian Criminal Justice System.

This was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Friday, 14th of February 2025.

The statement partly reads:

“The Inspector-General of Police IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, today February 14 2025, received the Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS), Sylvester Nwakuche Ndidi, and other senior officers of the NCS, at the Police Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting centered around enhancing cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force and the NCS, with a focus on efficient crime prevention and strengthening the entire Nigerian Criminal Justice System.

“The Acting CG also elaborated on the NCS’s ongoing rehabilitation and reformation processes, which aims to transform correctional facilities into centers of rehabilitation rather than mere confinement. Additionally, he mentioned the NCS’s initiative to develop an updated criminal database to ensure a comprehensive record of offenders and their respective offenses, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the correctional system.

“The IGP reinforced the shared vision of both agencies to ensure the overall effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System, and pledged the commitment of the Force to working closely with the NCS towards achieving shared goals.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>