By Usman Aliyu
Mr Julius Osemwegie, the Controller of Corrections in Edo, has warned personnel against acts capable of undermining security and discipline in custodial centres across the state.
A statement on Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer, Aminu Suleman, said that Osemwegie gave the warning during a familiarisation tour and first quarter inspection of correctional facilities.
He stressed that professionalism, loyalty and commitment should remain the guiding principles for officers in the state.
The controller said that official and public interests should be made to supersede personal interests at all times.
He reaffirmed that staff and inmate welfare and security as well as reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates would remain top priorities.
Osemwegie said that the targets were in line with the mandate of the Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwankuche.
He assured inmates of improved welfare, healthcare and access to justice, saying, “remain peaceful and obedient to established rules”
Osemwegie commended personnel for maintaining discipline, neatness and conducive environment across correctional facilities in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tour which covered custodial centres, farm facilities and specialised units, was aimed to strengthen oversight and operational efficiency within the command.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)