The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has appointed a new controller, Olatubosun Ajibogun, to head its Federal Capital Territory command.
The gesture is part of efforts to decongest custodial centres in the state.
NCoS has called on the public to cooperate with the service to recapture 31 fleeing inmates.
The Kano command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says 70 per cent of inmates are awaiting trial across the custodial centres.
On Thursday, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) decorated the 42 newly promoted officers in the Enugu Maximum Custodial Centre, Enugu
On Thursday, the Nigerian Correctional Service, Katsina command decorated 77 senior and middle cadre officers recently promoted.
Mr Nababa admonished the newly promoted officers to brace up for the tasks ahead.
He also added that 700 inmates are awaiting trial in various prison facilities across the state.
“If an offender within Ibadan is being remanded in the Oyo town correctional facility, there may be delay in justice.”
Mr Osanyintuyi said the defendant broke into the barbing salon of one Alao Oluwabunmi, intending to commit a felony, to wit, entering and stealing.
