
The Delta State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has debunked allegations that officers release inmates for ‘Omila operation’ (robbery operations) in the state.
A statement signed on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SC. Allen Iloba, described the reports on social media as “false and a vile figment of the imagination of the writer”.
The rumors circulating on social media claimed that wardens at Okere Prison in Warri were facilitating the release of prisoners, allowing them to participate in criminal operations before returning them to the facility.
The NCoS however clarified that no inmate, especially those on death row, is allowed anywhere near the prison gates, let alone be involved in criminal activities such as robbery.
The Delta State Command, while calling on media outlets to ensure proper verification of information before publication, reaffirmed its commitment to justice, emphasizing that NCoS officers are dedicated to the reform, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates upon the completion of their sentences.