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NCoS Removes Prison Chief, Two Officers Over Inmate’s TikTok Live
['Justina Simon']
The Whistler Newspaper
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has removed the Officer-in-Charge of the Ibara Medium Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and two other principal officers after a death row inmate used a smuggled mobile phone to stream live on TikTok from inside the facility.
The action, announced on Thursday, followed public outrage over a viral video showing the inmate accessing social media while in custody.
In a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections J.N.
The NCoS said the officers were removed without prejudice to the outcome of the investigation to ensure a transparent, impartial and unhindered process.
The NCoS also commended members of the public and the media for drawing attention to the incident, saying public vigilance contributes to strengthening institutional accountability.