Following the controversy over bribery allegations involving top government officials, the federal government has inaugurated an independent investigative panel to probe allegations of corruption and gross violations of standard operating procedures within the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS.

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-ojo, inaugurated the committee yesterday in Abuja. He noted the need for a holistic approach to unravel the issues being investigated, through fact-finding processes that would proffer lasting solutions to the challenges.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS in a statement has confirmed the suspension of four senior officers due to alleged misconduct.