The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed reports alleging that inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, were robbed of valuables worth over N120 million during a routine search operation inside the facility.
In a statement issued on Friday, Jane Osuji, Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service, described the allegation as false, misleading and inconsistent with established operational procedures guiding custodial centres across the country.
The rebuttal followed online media reports claiming that valuables belonging to one or more inmates allegedly disappeared during a security search conducted by correctional officials at the Kuje facility.
Reacting to the reports, the Service said the operation carried out at the custodial centre was a routine security exercise aimed at maintaining order, discipline and safety within the facility.
According to the Service, all prohibited items recovered during the operation were properly processed and documented in line with existing Standard Operating Procedures.
