Prison service sets up commitee to probe allegations against officers at Nsawam

The Ghana Prison Service (GPS) has set up a Committee to investigate allegations made against some officers of the Nsawam Medium Security Prisons by two ex-convicts.

A statement issued and signed by Acting Chief Public Relations Officer, GPS, Superintendent Yaa Prempeh Sifah, said the Service will not shield any officer found culpable of any of the allegations, and any act that contradicts the Service’s rules and regulations would be dealt with accordingly.

It emphasized that the Service values its integrity and reputation and would not tolerate actions that will harm its image.

The statement said the Service is committed to safe custody, humane treatment, reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates to make them responsible, productive, and law-abiding to ensure public safety.