11/02/2026
*COURTESY VISIT BY THE STATE CONTROLLER, NIGERIA CORRECTIONAL SERVICE, TO NDLEA TARABA STATE COMMAND*
Today, in order to strengthen inter-agency relationships and deepen collaboration within the criminal justice system, the State Controller, Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Taraba State Command, CC John Francis, paid a strategic courtesy visit to the State Commander NDLEA, CN Javanson Talayedi Kwalma, fdc, MNIM.
The visit was aimed at formalizing and consolidating the existing synergy between both agencies, as well as leveraging the established collaboration for enhanced operational effectiveness. Deliberations also focused on strengthening intelligence sharing, particularly in the proper classification of suspects transferred to custodial centres. Emphasis was placed on clearly identifying high-risk individuals whose profile may pose security concerns, thereby enabling correctional authorities to plan and manage such inmates appropriately.
In his response, the State Commander, CN Javanson Talayedi Kwalma, fdc, MNIM, warmly welcomed CC John Francis and his entourage and apologized for the earlier delay in approving the visit due to unavoidable administrative exigencies. He assured the State Controller that henceforth, all high-risk suspects being transferred will be clearly indicated in formal correspondence to facilitate proper classification and secure management.
The State Commander further emphasized the critical and indispensable role of the Nigeria Correctional Service in the criminal justice system, particularly in the custody, reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of offenders. He also encouraged the Service to formally notify the Command whenever it intends to conduct sensitization and awareness programmes for inmates, assuring them of the Command’s full support.
He reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to sustained synergy, mutual cooperation, and strengthened partnership in the collective pursuit of public safety and
