July 28, (THEWILL) – The Kogi Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has arrested an officer of the Command for complicity in the disappearance of two riffles and some quantities of ammunition.
The Command in a statement by its Spokesperson, Nihi Sesan, said the officer was put through an administrative mechanism before being handed over to the relevant security agency for further interrogation.
He said the missing items were discovered during a routine monthly audit of arms and ammunition in the Command’s armory.
Sesan said while the suspect is being grilled, the State Controller, David Igbago, has vowed to ensure that no stone will be left unturned in unravelling the circumstances surrounding the criminal act and bringing the culprits to justice.
The Controller assured members of the public of his irrevocable commitment to the security of Kogi State in general and the Custodial Centres in the state in particular.
