Nigerian Correctional Service Denies Alleged Robbery of Kuje Inmate
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed reports alleging that an inmate at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, was robbed of valuables worth more than N120 million during a recent search operation.
In a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections, Jane Osuji, the agency described the allegation as false, misleading, and inconsistent with established custodial procedures.
According to the statement, the operation in question was a routine security search conducted in line with standard operating procedures aimed at maintaining security, order, and discipline within the facility. The Service said all prohibited items recovered during the exercise were properly processed and documented.
