Officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, have intercepted and foiled an attempt to smuggle illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kurmawa.
The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at approximately 12:00 PM when a 40-year-old suspect attempted to throw a package containing a substance suspected to be Indian hemp over the facility’s security perimeter.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Musbahu Kofarnassarawa, the suspect, a resident of Janguza Quarters, Kano was swiftly apprehended due to the alertness of the facility’s security personnel.
The arrest was carried out by officers of the Armed Squad Unit under the direct supervision of Unit Commander CSC Usman M. Sale.
Commending the team’s swift response, the Controller of Corrections for Kano State Command, Ahmed Yusuf-Lakpene, praised the officers for their vigilance, professionalism, and dedication to safeguarding the facility.
Yusuf-Lakpene reinforced the command’s firm stance against illegal activities, warning that the NCoS maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding the smuggling of illicit drugs and contraband into correctional centers.
He further advised members of the public against engaging in actions that compromise custodial security.
The command confirmed that the suspect has been transferred to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.
Yusuf-Lakpene reassured the public of the command’s ongoing commitment to fortifying security across all state facilities to support the safe reformation and rehabilitation of inmates.
