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Lady Arrested For Smuggling Drug Into Kuje Prison

Abimbola OgunaikeBy Abimbola OgunaikeJuly 11, 2024No Comments0 Views
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The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has apprehended a lady identified as Precious Yusuf who attempted to smuggle substances suspected to be psychoactive drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje

In statement  issued on Wednesday, 10 July, 20234 by the Public Relations Officer, FCT Command of NCoS,  Adamu Duza, a Deputy Superintendent of Corrections,  said the incident occurred on Tuesday,9 July, 2024 when the said lady came in the guise of a visitor to one of the inmates. 

He added that during the usual routine search by personnel on duty, items suspected to be cannabis sativa as well as other psychoactive substances were concealed in food packs which were to be handed over to the inmate.

He disclosed that the Controller of Corrections, FCT Command, Ibrahim Usman, has since ordered that the suspect be handed over to the appropriate security agency for further investigation and prosecution.

He said: “The Controller hereby warns visitors with such intentions to have a rethink as their machinations will surely be uncovered by his eagle-eyed personnel. 

“He called on the general public and well-meaning Nigerians to support the Nigerian Correctional Service in its efforts towards reforming and rehabilitating offenders so as to foster public safety.”

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