Stakeholders against society ills have tasked the newly appointed acting controller-general of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, to develop measures to tackle unexpected attacks on custodial centres.

Speaking in Abeokuta on Saturday, the stakeholders pleaded with Mr Nwakuche to impose discipline among the officials, adding that his appointment should help tackle jailbreaks.

Between 2021 and 2024, the country witnessed not less than 10 jailbreaks. The jailbreaks spread across different parts of the country, from Abuja to Delta, Kwara, Imo, Niger, Jos, Kogi, Oyo and Edo.

An ex-commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Paul Ayenii, advised the new correctional boss to remain sensitive and vigilant.

He urged Nwakuche to remain aware of internal and external influences that could impact the service negatively.

“Sensitivity will enhance ability to identify threats rather than reactive measures,” he said.

He further urged the new boss to observe the behavioural partners of officials to prevent the infiltration of criminals.

The founder of Useful Youth Vision Concepts, Adetokunbo Shonibare-Ayantunji, called for collaborative responsibilities to combat insecurity.

Ms Shonibare-Ayantunji said effective collaboration with private and government security institutions would improve NCoS security.

Meanwhile, a human rights advocate, Sunday Olowoyobiojo, advised the NCoS boss to ensure improvement in logistics and artificial intelligence.

“The NCoS must work with the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to acquire adequate intelligence for correctional offices. 

“Availability of artificial intelligence like drones, CCTV cameras, digitalised shockers, armour tanks, among others, should never be compromised,” he said.

(NAN)