From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, has foiled an attempt to smuggle a substance suspected to be Indian hemp into the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kurmawa, Kano State.
The command also confirmed the arrest of a 40-year-old suspect, identified as Nura Mohammed, who allegedly attempted to throw the substance into the custodial facility.
In a statement issued on Monday in Kano, the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Musbahu K/Nassarawa, said the incident occurred at about 12 noon when Mohammed, a resident of Janguza Quarters, allegedly attempted to introduce the suspected illicit substance into the facility.
According to the statement, officers of the Armed Squad Unit, under the supervision of the unit’s commander, CSC Usman M. Sale, detected the suspicious activity and swiftly apprehended the suspect.
The statement said the officers’ prompt response prevented the prohibited substance from gaining access to the custodial centre.
It added that the suspect had been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and necessary action.
The Controller of Corrections, Kano State Command, CC Ahmed Yusuf Lakpene, commended the officers for their vigilance, alertness and professionalism in maintaining security within the custodial facility.
Lakpene reiterated the command’s zero-tolerance policy towards the smuggling of prohibited items into correctional centres.
He also warned members of the public against attempting to introduce illicit substances or other prohibited materials into custodial facilities.
The controller assured that the command would continue to strengthen security measures across its custodial centres to ensure a safe and secure environment for the reformation and rehabilitation of inmates.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining discipline, preventing criminal activities and safeguarding correctional facilities across Kano State.
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